Conestoga Public Schools

The Conestoga Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Conestoga Elementary School and Conestoga Junior/Senior High School. While Conestoga Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking higher than the state average and maintaining a 4-star rating, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 2-star rating.

Conestoga Elementary School's test scores are impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics compared to the state average across all grade levels. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% compared to the high school, which also has a 21.1% chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Conestoga Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 54 out of 202 high schools in 2021-2022 to 105 out of 168 high schools in 2023-2024.

The district's per-student spending is relatively high, with the high school spending nearly $2,200 more per student than the elementary school. This suggests that the district is investing heavily in its schools, but the high school's declining performance indicates that additional interventions or strategies may be needed to improve student outcomes at the secondary level. Overall, the Conestoga Public Schools district has a strong elementary school, but the high school is facing some challenges that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve its performance and ranking.