Ralston Public Schools

The Ralston Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 159 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Meadows Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranked 134 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. It has consistently high test scores, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% and free/reduced lunch rate of 44.34%. Seymour Elementary School is the second-highest ranked school in the district, with strong test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 55.6%.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities within the Ralston Public Schools district. Several elementary schools struggle, with test scores well below the state average. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and underperformance at the high school level, where test scores are significantly below the state average. These issues suggest the district may need to address equity and funding concerns to ensure all students have access to a quality education.