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Centura Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

P.O. Box 430
Cairo, NE 68824
Howard County
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PH: (308) 485-4258

Grades PK-12
555 students
2 schools

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STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading

69% (2007)

71% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing

56% (2007)

64% (2006)

86% (2005)

74% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

74% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing

78% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math

85% (2007)

86% (2006)

91% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

82% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing

83% (2007)

90% (2006)

84% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

83% (2005)

76% (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.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	69%
Male	48%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	61%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	35%

Math	This District
All Students	76%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	88%
Male	67%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	76%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	67%

Math	This District
All Students	85%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	92%
Male	71%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	85%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	79%

Math	This District
All Students	79%

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.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	77%
Hispanic	5%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	36%	35%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,582	$10,009

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	68%
Student and staff support	9%	4%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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