Summary:
The city of Cook, Nebraska is home to two public schools - Johnson County Central Middle School and Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook, both part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district. While the middle school has consistently strong academic performance, the elementary school has seen a decline in test scores over the past few years, despite having a very low student-teacher ratio.
Johnson County Central Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance on state math and English language arts tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most grade levels. The school's 7th and 8th grade math scores are particularly impressive, with 81% and 83% proficiency rates, respectively, compared to the state averages of 66% and 61%. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1.
In contrast, Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook has experienced a concerning decline in its performance on state tests over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 132 out of 442 in 2020-2021 to 267 out of 459 in 2022-2023. However, the school still maintains above-average proficiency rates in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts compared to the state. The elementary school's very low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.
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