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Superior SR High School

High School · Superior Public Schools · Superior, NE

A high school in Superior, NE where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 W 8TH ST PO BOX 288, Superior, NE 68978

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$18,588
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at Superior SR High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Superior SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,068

Median home value

$77,200

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Superior Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$18,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Superior SR High School is listed in SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Superior SR High School

Superior SR High School is a public high school in Superior, NE, part of Superior Public Schools, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Superior SR High School

What grades does Superior SR High School serve?

Superior SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Superior SR High School?

Superior SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Superior SR High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Superior SR High School rank in NE?

Superior SR High School ranks #554 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Superior SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Superior SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Superior SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior SR High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Superior SR High School a charter school?

No, Superior SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Superior SR High School a Title I school?

No, Superior SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nuckolls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68978)
2,382
Area average commute
14.6 min
Area median age
49.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68978; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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