Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater?
70 students attend Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater?
Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater offer ?
Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater part of?
Summerland Elementary School At Clearwater is part of Summerland Public Schools School District.
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