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Hastings Public Schools

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714 W 5th
Hastings, NE 68901
Adams County
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PH: (402) 461-7500

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3189 students
  • 8 schools

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 STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 99% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing
 99% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 49% (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 Students99%
Special education students98%
English language learners97%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic82%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch79%
Special education students87%
English language learners80%
Students served in migrant programs92%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Special education students98%
English language learners99%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Special education students96%
English language learners90%

WritingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic99%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch99%
Special education students100%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Special education students78%
English language learners78%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Special education students66%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic94%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch87%
Special education students78%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Special education students28%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic80%77%
Hispanic14%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
Black, not Hispanic2%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%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 program46%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,776$10,009
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%68%
Student and staff support6%4%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures16%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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