Summary:
The city of Ralston, Nebraska is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Seymour Elementary School appears to be the standout performer in the Ralston Public Schools district, consistently achieving higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.
In contrast, Ralston High School and Ralston Middle School appear to be underperforming, with low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% across all schools in the district. The district as a whole is ranked 92 out of 115 in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall district performance.
Key metrics across the district show a range of 53.61% to 64.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and spending per student ranging from $13,127 at Seymour Elementary to $14,812 at Ralston High School. The district faces challenges related to equity, attendance, and overall academic performance that will require close examination and targeted interventions to drive improvements across the system.
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