Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tryon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Tryon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
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 is Tryon Elementary School's ranking?
Tryon Elementary School is ranked #565 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Tryon Elementary School?
19 students attend Tryon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tryon Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tryon Elementary School?
Tryon Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tryon Elementary School offer ?
Tryon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tryon Elementary School part of?
Tryon Elementary School is part of MC Pherson County Schools School District.
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