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With many
quality instructors, the low student/teacher ratio (8:1) provides local
students individualized instruction and attention resulting in higher
student achievement. Niobrara Public Schools has received exemplary ratings
from the Nebraska Department of Education for their assessment process.
Both teachers and administrators have been recognized for their efforts with
the S.T.A.R.S. assessment system.
Additionally,
Niobrara students have also received exemplary ratings (the highest
possible) for the results of their reading, writing, and math assessments.
During the 2003-2004 school year, 45% of Niobrara students finished in the
top quartile (one-fourth) of the nation on the Terra Nova norm-referenced
assessment. Seventy-two percent of the students finished in the top
one-half of the nation. The elementary school was recognized in 2003-2004
for being a Master School in the nationally recognized accelerated
reader program. Niobrara was one of only two schools in the State of
Nebraska receiving such recognition. On the statewide writing assessment,
94% of Niobrara students received a proficient rating. |
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Niobrara Elementary School
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Niobrara Public Schools consists of five buildings
located along Nebraska Highway 12 in a beautiful campus type layout.
The oldest building, originally built in 1916 with an addition in 1938,
is home to the junior and senior high school. Here students are offered
a variety of courses including recently added on-line courses. The next
building, built in 1954, was originally designed to house the shop and |
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science classes.
Currently, it serves as the maintenance and storage facility. Two new
buildings were added in the 1960’s. The first was completed in 1963. It
presently houses the K-6 students and teachers as well as the business
manager’s office, the superintendent’s office, Title I program, and the
cafeteria for the entire school.
In
1966 the gymnasium, shop, and music building was completed. This structure
is the host to many different activities and events. Niobrara students are
offered many different activities to participate in. These include: Band,
Boys and Girls Basketball, Booster Club, Cheerleading, Drama, Speech, FBLA,
Football, Volleyball, Golf, Honor Society, N-Club, Pom Pom, Student Council,
Boys and Girls Track, Vocal, Yearbook, and others. Niobrara is a member of
the Nebraska School Activities Association as well as the 17-member Niobrara
Valley Conference. |
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The final
building was added in 1994. This was purchased for $1 from Great Plains
Communications and serves as the distance learning center for Niobrara
Public Schools. Niobrara both sends and receives several classes each day
through this mode of instructional delivery. |
Niobrara Public School was built in
1916.
This building now houses classrooms for the
high school. A gymnasium and elementary
building were built in the 1960s.
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