Summary:
The Giltner Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Giltner Elementary School and Giltner High School. While Giltner High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, Giltner Elementary School has seen more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top 50% and top 45% of Nebraska elementary schools in recent years.
Giltner High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 50% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 35% in Mathematics, and 40% in Science on the ACT in 2022-2023, exceeding state averages. The school has also maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and reached as high as 8th out of 217 high schools in the state in 2018-2019. In contrast, Giltner Elementary School currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Giltner High School spends $22,077 per student, significantly more than the $17,654 spent per student at Giltner Elementary School, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1%. The district may need to examine its resource allocation and address this issue to ensure equitable support for student learning across all grade levels.
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