Ord Public Schools

The Ord Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Ord Elementary School and Ord Junior-Senior High School. The district is ranked 86 out of 115 in Nebraska and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ord Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong performance on NSCAS tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school also boasts a high 5th grade science proficiency rate of 81% and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. In contrast, Ord Junior-Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and strong performance on NSCAS Science for 8th grade, with 80.85% proficiency compared to the state average of 76.11%. The high school also outperforms the state averages in ACT Mathematics and Science scores.

While both schools have areas of strength, they also face some challenges. Both schools have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which could be an area of focus for the district. Additionally, Ord Elementary School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 45.23%, compared to 41.56% at the high school, suggesting the need for additional support and resources for students from lower-income families. The district may also need to evaluate the distribution of teaching resources, as the elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.5 compared to 9.2 at the high school.