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Schools in Gering · Gering Public Schools

Gering’s public schools score below 73% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation

On the state reading tests, 37% of Gering’s students scored proficient, below the Nebraska average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gering, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

#43of 57 Nebraska townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 10 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▼ 4 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.4K
▼ 20% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.6
NE 13.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
1,976 students on the public path
In brief

Gering’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 462 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gering’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska (the state reports Gering’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,443 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Gering Middle School, then Gering High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gering’s grade

C− Test scoresB− Graduation

C: better than 27% of Nebraska school districts, #43 of 57 Nebraska towns. Graduation is above the Nebraska average; test scores are below it.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (462)Better than 22%
C−C+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 946 test results and a graduating class of 159 could put Gering anywhere from C− to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Gering’s students in the tested grades sat them (946 in math, 946 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gering, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B
6–8Gering Middle SchoolGering Public SchoolsC−
9–12Gering High SchoolGering Public SchoolsC

Gering’s public schools are run by Gering Public Schools, which also serves Melbeta and Terrytown. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Gering Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 1,976 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 14.6 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$12,443NE $15,602 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 47.1% · 946 students tested
Math42%
State average 46% · 946 students tested

Gering vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Gering’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GeringCGering
TerrytownCGering
ScottsbluffCScottsbluff

Every school in Gering

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Geringby address
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
319 students16:1Rate it →
Geil Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
305 students15:1Rate it →
Northfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
299 students14:1Rate it →
Gering Early Childhood Program
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
99 studentsRate it →
Gering Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
408 students15:1Rate it →
Gering High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
546 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Gering’s schools

Are Gering’s schools good?

On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gering children attend score below 73% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #43 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gering in?

Gering Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,976 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Gering kids go to high school?

Gering High School, with 546 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Gering’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Gering Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Gering spend per student?

$12,443 in Gering Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.