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Columbus Public Schools

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2508 27th St Box 947
Columbus, NE 68602
Platte County
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PH: (402) 563-7000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3475 students
  • 8 schools

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 STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 79% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 STARS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Special education students50%
English language learners70%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic94%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch88%
Special education students65%
English language learners86%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Special education students60%
English language learners77%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Special education students62%
English language learners67%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic91%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch83%
Special education students70%
English language learners76%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Special education students70%
English language learners64%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Special education students59%
English language learners51%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic90%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch74%
Special education students54%
English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Special education students45%
English language learners53%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1613
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic75%77%
Hispanic22%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program41%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,058$10,009
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%68%
Student and staff support5%4%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures32%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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