Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Kimball Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Kimball, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Kimball Public Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Kimball Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 96 out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2016-2017 to 179 out of 215 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars in 2016-2017 to 1 star in the last two school years. While female students have performed better than their male counterparts, the school has struggled with the academic performance of white students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.5% to 21.5% over the past few years.

Despite the increase in per-student spending, from $22,493 in 2019-2020 to $25,097 in 2022-2023, and the fluctuating student-teacher ratio, the school's test scores have been mixed, with some areas of strength but also significant weaknesses. The school's performance on these tests has generally lagged behind the state averages, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school and district leadership should closely examine these issues and develop a comprehensive plan to address the root causes and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 901 S Nadine St
       Kimball, NE  69145-1632


(308) 235-4861

District: Kimball Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,097 Help


Feeder schools for Kimball Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Mary Lynch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Compare Details Kimball Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kimball Junior/Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimball Junior/Senior High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Kimball Junior/Senior High School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimball Junior/Senior High School is $25,097.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimball Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Junior/Senior High School 66th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Kimball Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Kimball Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Public Schools 62nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.80 27th 226 88.1%
2007 63.51 80th 227 64.8%
2008 52.16 152nd 245 38.0%
2009 33.41 211th 243 13.2%
2010 50.90 145th 254 42.9%
2011 22.79 214th 246 13.0%
2012 17.70 235th 255 7.8%
2013 24.87 217th 248 12.5%
2014 44.46 152nd 252 39.7%
2015 20.78 230th 256 10.2%
2016 19.78 229th 255 10.2%
2017 17.88 213th 236 9.7%
2018 7.82 215th 225 4.4%
2019 18.29 222nd 247 10.1%
2021 12.48 208th 223 6.7%
2022 23.26 206th 249 17.3%
2023 65.57 80th 238 66.4%
2024 66.45 66th 200 67.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.19 93rd 123 24.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.03 135th 156 13.5%
2022 28.66 122nd 150 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.84 127th 160 20.6%
2023 60.01 65th 156 58.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.88 201st 203 1.0%
2019 12.48 207th 222 6.8%
2022 20.68 201st 234 14.1%
2023 60.87 81st 217 62.7%
2024 65.84 49th 141 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.19 229th 249 8.0%
2007 33.68 211th 247 14.6%
2008 31.68 217th 252 13.9%
2009 65.41 79th 251 68.5%
2010 41.12 185th 249 25.7%
2011 31.64 196th 252 22.2%
2012 27.56 205th 245 16.3%
2013 57.61 102nd 247 58.7%
2014 58.65 109th 247 55.9%
2015 18.36 217th 242 10.3%
2016 44.25 149th 246 39.4%
2017 57.59 96th 219 56.2%
2018 46.41 123rd 219 43.8%
2019 32.32 149th 217 31.3%
2022 22.24 165th 202 18.3%
2023 19.37 179th 215 16.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.31 82nd 89 7.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.79 26th 144 81.9%
2023 21.14 110th 136 19.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.56 106th 138 23.2%
2019 36.01 93rd 140 33.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.41 129th 205 37.1%
2019 34.65 143rd 207 30.9%
2022 10.47 183rd 196 6.6%
2023 18.18 174th 206 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 204
1989 197 0 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 211
1990 188 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 195
1991 184 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 181 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1993 182 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 189 0 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 202 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1996 202 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1997 201 1 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 209 2 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1999 322 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 8 345
2000 321 2 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 316 4 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 304 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 304 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 294 2 1 15 6 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 271 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 263 1 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 257 1 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 259 1 2 17 6 n/a n/a 0 285
2009 240 1 1 21 8 n/a n/a 0 271
2010 218 1 1 24 9 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 192 0 1 36 4 2 5 0 240
2012 197 0 1 38 2 2 4 0 244
2013 186 0 2 38 6 2 6 0 240
2014 178 0 2 34 6 2 8 0 230
2015 192 0 3 31 6 1 5 0 238
2016 178 0 3 28 4 1 8 0 222
2017 162 0 5 25 4 1 8 0 205
2018 154 0 4 24 2 1 9 0 194
2019 142 0 2 26 1 1 7 0 179
2020 136 0 3 27 1 0 9 0 176
2021 136 0 2 24 1 0 4 0 167
2022 134 0 1 18 1 0 3 0 157
2023 140 0 0 20 1 0 6 0 167
2024 141 0 2 18 1 0 3 0 165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 204 20.8 9.8 0
1989 211 20.0 10.5 19.4
1990 195 20.0 9.7 20
1991 195 18.5 10.5 20
1992 190 18.5 10.2 21.1
1993 192 18.5 10.4 22.4
1994 200 18.9 10.6 24.5
1995 221 18.8 11.8 14.9
1996 221 18.8 11.8 14.9
1997 220 18.3 12.0 20
1998 226 17.3 13.1 16.4
1999 345 23.3 14.8 37.7
2000 347 22.3 15.6 34
2001 344 24.3 14.2 33.7
2002 326 24.4 13.4 29.8
2003 326 24.4 13.4 29.8
2004 318 23.9 13.3 25.8
2005 285 23.9 11.9 32.3
2006 280 24.6 11.4 34.6
2007 278 24.5 11.3 30.2
2008 285 25.2 11.3 31.9
2009 271 24.8 10.9 34.3
2010 253 24.9 10.1 42.3
2011 240 22.3 10.7 45.4
2012 244 21.7 11.2 48
2013 240 23.0 10.3 42.5
2014 230 22.0 10.4 49.6
2015 238 23.0 10.3 52.9
2016 222 23.0 9.6 52.7
2017 205 22.9 8.9 49.3
2018 194 23.1 8.3 46.4
2019 179 24.1 7.3 43.6
2020 176 20.1 8.7 50
2021 167 17.2 9.6 49.1
2022 157 17.8 8.7 35
2023 167 14.9 11.1 44.9
2024 165 15.1 10.9 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 204 20.8 9.8 0
1989 211 20.0 10.5 19.4
1990 195 20.0 9.7 20
1991 195 18.5 10.5 20
1992 190 18.5 10.2 21.1
1993 192 18.5 10.4 22.4
1994 200 18.9 10.6 24.5
1995 221 18.8 11.8 14.9
1996 221 18.8 11.8 14.9
1997 220 18.3 12.0 20
1998 226 17.3 13.1 16.4
1999 345 23.3 14.8 37.7
2000 347 22.3 15.6 34
2001 344 24.3 14.2 33.7
2002 326 24.4 13.4 29.8
2003 326 24.4 13.4 29.8
2004 318 23.9 13.3 25.8
2005 285 23.9 11.9 32.3
2006 280 24.6 11.4 34.6
2007 278 24.5 11.3 30.2
2008 285 25.2 11.3 31.9
2009 271 24.8 10.9 34.3
2010 253 24.9 10.1 42.3
2011 240 22.3 10.7 45.4
2012 244 21.7 11.2 48
2013 240 23.0 10.3 42.5
2014 230 22.0 10.4 49.6
2015 238 23.0 10.3 52.9
2016 222 23.0 9.6 52.7
2017 205 22.9 8.9 49.3
2018 194 23.1 8.3 46.4
2019 179 24.1 7.3 43.6
2020 176 20.1 8.7 50
2021 167 17.2 9.6 49.1
2022 157 17.8 8.7 35
2023 167 14.9 11.1 44.9
2024 165 15.1 10.9 46.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kimball Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $266 (1.2%) $19,190 (83.6%) $22,956
2020 $392 (1.7%) $18,438 (82.0%) $22,493
2021 $736 (3.0%) $19,626 (80.6%) $24,358
2022 $821 (3.2%) $19,981 (78.6%) $25,419
2023 $323 (1.3%) $18,834 (75.0%) $25,097

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 238 Middle schools
 56.3%
Ranks 149th of 217 High schoolsRanks 179th of 215 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)4570
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)4570
 25%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)2476
 52%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)2476
 52%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)3378
 45%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)3378
 45%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)2665
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)2665
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)5965
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Kimball Public Schools)5965
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)31.831
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Public Schools)31.831
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)36.410.3
 26%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Public Schools)36.410.3
 26%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Kimball Junior/Senior High School)18.217.2
 1%
   11th Grade Science (Kimball Public Schools)18.217.2
 1%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179167
 6.7%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White142140
 1.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%44.9%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimball Junior/Senior High School

Students at Kimball Junior/Senior High School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Kimball Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mary Lynch Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 165 students attended Kimball Junior/Senior High School.


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