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Northwest High School

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2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
Hall County
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PH: (308) 385-6398

Grades 9-12
709 students
1 school

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STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing

80% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing

86% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing

92% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)

94% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

77% (2006)

72% (2005)

76% (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

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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 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Special education students	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	78%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	86%
Special education students	69%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Special education students	74%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Special education students	18%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	94%
Male	78%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	88%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	75%
Special education students	60%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Special education students	20%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Special education students	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black, not Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	85%
Special education students	78%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Special education students	44%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	77%
Hispanic	8%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	21%	35%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,282	$10,009

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	68%
Student and staff support	6%	4%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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