Homer Community Schools

The Homer Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Homer Elementary School and Homer High School. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a ranking of 151 out of 182 districts in the state and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, the data reveals some standout elements about the individual schools.

Homer Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state averages in many grade levels. This is particularly notable given the district's overall ranking. In contrast, Homer High School has struggled, with proficiency rates below the state average in several subjects, suggesting a potential disconnect between the elementary and secondary levels within the district.

Both schools face challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the schools' per-student spending is relatively high, and the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, suggesting that resources may not be translating into consistent academic success across the district. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in the Homer Community Schools district, with areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.