STARS Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 88% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 94% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch84%
Special education students85%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female98%
Male86%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic89%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch94%
Special education students70%
English language learners100%
Students served in migrant programs100%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female91%
Male74%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch63%
Special education students53%

ScienceThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic95%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch95%
Special education students89%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic91%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch71%
Special education students56%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Black, not Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch87%
Special education students68%
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 4, 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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