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Schools in Plattsmouth · Plattsmouth Community Schools

Plattsmouth’s public schools score below 68% of Nebraska districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Plattsmouth, 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.

#41of 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
44%
▼ 3 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▼ 3 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.0K
▼ 4% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
NE 13.8
Schools in town
6
1,479 students on the public path
In brief

Plattsmouth’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 464 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Plattsmouth’s, its schools beat 26%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 47% and 46% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska (the state reports Plattsmouth’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,040 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Plattsmouth Middle School, then Plattsmouth High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

First Baptist School (private) and St. John the Baptist School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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 Plattsmouth’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 32% of Nebraska school districts, #41 of 57 Nebraska towns. Both inputs trail the Nebraska average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 32%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (464)Better than 26%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 688 test results and a graduating class of 106 could put Plattsmouth anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Plattsmouth’s students in the tested grades sat them (689 in math, 688 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4Plattsmouth Elementary SchoolPlattsmouth Community SchoolsB−
5–8Plattsmouth Middle SchoolPlattsmouth Community SchoolsC
9–12Plattsmouth High SchoolPlattsmouth Community SchoolsC−

Plattsmouth’s public schools are run by Plattsmouth Community Schools. 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.

Plattsmouth Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,479 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$15,040NE $15,602 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading44%
State average 47.1% · 688 students tested
Math43%
State average 46% · 689 students tested

Plattsmouth vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PlattsmouthCPlattsmouth

Every school in Plattsmouth

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 Plattsmouthby address
Plattsmouth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B−
460 students14:1Rate it →
Plattsmouth Early Childhood
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
159 students20:1Rate it →
Plattsmouth Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C
386 students14:1Rate it →
Plattsmouth High School
High · Grades 9–12
C−
474 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
First Baptist School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
143 students9:1Rate it →
St. John the Baptist School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
126 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Plattsmouth’s schools

Are Plattsmouth’s schools good?

On Nebraska’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Plattsmouth children attend score below 68% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #41 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Plattsmouth in?

Plattsmouth Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,479 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Plattsmouth kids go to high school?

Plattsmouth High School, with 474 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Plattsmouth’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Plattsmouth Community Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Plattsmouth spend per student?

$15,040 in Plattsmouth Community Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Plattsmouth?

Yes: First Baptist School (religious, grades K–12, 143 students) and St. John the Baptist School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 126 students).

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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.