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Ralston Public Schools

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8545 Park Dr
Ralston, NE 68127
Douglas County
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PH: (402) 331-4700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3174 students
  • 8 schools

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 STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
Data not available for this district (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
 81% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (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
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (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 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.

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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
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black, not Hispanic90%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic84%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch75%
Special education students79%
English language learners58%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black, not Hispanic67%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic90%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch78%
Special education students60%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black, not Hispanic92%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White, not Hispanic93%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch84%
Special education students75%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1613
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%77%
Hispanic14%11%
Black, not Hispanic5%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program34%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,859$10,009
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%68%
Student and staff support6%4%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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