Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elementary School At Herman ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
18%
Black
(15-16)1%
7%
White
(15-16)99%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Elementary School At Herman?
52 students attend Elementary School At Herman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Elementary School At Herman students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary School At Herman?
Elementary School At Herman has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary School At Herman offer ?
Elementary School At Herman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elementary School At Herman part of?
Elementary School At Herman is part of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools School District.
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