GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of globe and book on table

Ponca Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: no rating available. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

505 3rd St Box 568
Ponca, NE 68770
Dixon County
Map >

PH: (402) 755-2241

  • Grades PK-12
  • 400 students
  • 2 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:


 STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing
 64% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 94% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 100% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 97% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 65% (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

See Nebraska's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district
Back to top >
 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 Students100%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Female87%
Male48%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic72%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female92%
Male59%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic71%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students100%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic97%

MathThis District
All Students89%
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

Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1213
How Important is Class Size? >
Back to top >
 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic99%77%
Hispanic<1%11%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program20%35%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,233$10,009
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional71%68%
Student and staff support7%4%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures12%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
Back to top >