Serving 48 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cedar Canyon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Cedar Canyon School?
48 students attend Cedar Canyon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cedar Canyon School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Canyon School?
Cedar Canyon School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Canyon School offer ?
Cedar Canyon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cedar Canyon School part of?
Cedar Canyon School is part of Gering Public Schools.
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