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Best Schools in Elm Creek, NE
Elm Creek, NE has 15 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,113 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Elm Creek exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elm Creek, NE
The top high schools in Elm Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Amherst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
3. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
4. Holdrege High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
5. Overton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
6. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elm Creek, NE
The top middle schools in Elm Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Holdrege Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elm Creek, NE
The top elementary schools in Elm Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windy Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Amherst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Buffalo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
4. Loomis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
5. Overton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
6. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
7. Holdrege Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elm Creek, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elm Creek, NE has a total population of 1,551 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elm Creek, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elm Creek, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elm Creek, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elm Creek, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elm Creek, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elm Creek, NE
How many schools are in Elm Creek, NE?
Elm Creek, NE has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,113 students in total.
How do schools in Elm Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Elm Creek score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Elm Creek exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elm Creek?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elm Creek
2 of 2 schools in Elm Creek carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Elm Creek. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.