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Public School Review - Established 2003

Sandhills School District

107 Gandy Ave
Dunning, NE 68833-5802
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (308) 538-2224

Top Rankings

Sandhills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 students in Sandhills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Sandhills School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
84 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeSandhills School DistrictNebraska
Kind579
1882
2685
3587
41087
5788
6987
7587
8587
9591
10893
11591
12691
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District Rank

Sandhills School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NE)
#195 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearSandhills School District
2023#195
2022#175
2021#172
2019#207
2018#113
2017#195
2016#117
2015#130
2014#77
2013#92
2012#10
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54%
58%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202354%58%
202244%46%
202144%46%
201944%52%
201854%51%
201764%69%
201674%72%
201574%72%
201482%71%
201377%69%
201282%67%
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40-49%
47%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202244%47%
202144%48%
201944%52%
201854%51%
201744%51%
201690%82%
201584%79%
201482%77%
201382%76%
201287%74%
201184%72%
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60-79%
62%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202269%62%
202150%52%
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(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202250%87%
202150%85%
202050%84%
201950%85%
201850%85%
201650%87%
201550%86%
201450%86%
201350%86%
201250%84%
201150%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.58

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
20240.260.56
20230.120.56
20220.130.54
20210.110.54
20200.130.53
20190.130.53
20180.060.53
20170.060.53
20160.030.50
20150.040.50
20120.020.48
20060.010.39
20020.010.33
20010.050.31
20000.010.30
19960.010.22
19930.010.20
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2020)

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
20201%3%
20191%3%
20061%2%
20011%2%
19961%1%
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% Hispanic
8%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202413%22%
20235%21%
20225%21%
20214%20%
20206%19%
20196%19%
20183%19%
20173%19%
20162%18%
20152%18%
20011%7%
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% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
61%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
202485%62%
202394%63%
202293%64%
202194%65%
202093%66%
201993%66%
201897%66%
201797%66%
201698%68%
201598%68%
2014100%69%
2013100%70%
201299%70%
2011100%71%
2010100%74%
2009100%74%
2008100%75%
2007100%76%
200699%78%
2005100%78%
2004100%79%
2003100%80%
2002100%81%
200197%82%
200099%84%
1999100%86%
1998100%86%
1997100%87%
199699%88%
1995100%88%
1994100%88%
1993100%89%
1992100%89%
1991100%90%
1990100%91%
1989100%91%
198899%91%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
20242%5%
20231%5%
20222%4%
20212%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,774 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,833 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
2023$3 MM$7 MM
2022$3 MM$7 MM
2021$3 MM$7 MM
2020$3 MM$7 MM
2019$3 MM$7 MM
2018$3 MM$7 MM
2017$3 MM$7 MM
2016$3 MM$7 MM
2015$2 MM$5 MM
2014$2 MM$6 MM
2012$2 MM$5 MM
2011$2 MM$5 MM
2010$2 MM$5 MM
2009$2 MM$5 MM
2008$2 MM$5 MM
2007$2 MM$4 MM
2006$2 MM$2 MM
2005$2 MM$2 MM
2004$2 MM$2 MM
2003$2 MM$1 MM
2002$2 MM$1 MM
2001$2 MM$1 MM
2000$2 MM$1 MM
1999$2 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM0
1996$1 MM0
1995$2 MM0
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Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
2023$3 MM$7 MM
2022$3 MM$7 MM
2021$3 MM$7 MM
2020$3 MM$7 MM
2019$3 MM$7 MM
2018$3 MM$7 MM
2017$3 MM$7 MM
2016$3 MM$6 MM
2015$2 MM$5 MM
2014$2 MM$6 MM
2012$2 MM$5 MM
2011$2 MM$5 MM
2010$2 MM$5 MM
2009$2 MM$5 MM
2008$2 MM$4 MM
2007$2 MM$4 MM
2006$2 MM$2 MM
2005$2 MM$2 MM
2004$2 MM$2 MM
2003$2 MM$1 MM
2002$2 MM$1 MM
2001$2 MM$1 MM
2000$2 MM$1 MM
1999$2 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM0
1996$1 MM0
1995$1 MM0
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Revenue / Student
$37,774
$15,371

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
2023$38,695$20,877
2022$33,989$19,557
2021$35,256$20,591
2020$33,989$19,557
2019$31,556$18,842
2018$32,733$18,137
2017$28,303$21,513
2016$26,767$21,928
2015$20,583$15,061
2014$24,248$16,989
2012$21,096$14,891
2011$21,796$15,008
2010$19,891$15,061
2009$18,532$13,761
2008$17,292$12,540
2007$16,765$12,537
2006$14,387$13,266
2005$14,096$12,192
2004$12,092$10,755
2003$12,199$9,511
2002$10,993$9,609
2001$11,214$9,292
2000$10,910$9,055
1999$10,621$9,188
1998$8,813$8,736
1997$8,469$6,779
1995$8,730$5,667
1992$7,382$5,054
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Spending / Student
$34,833
$16,674

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearSandhills School DistrictNebraska
2023$35,683$20,039
2022$31,222$19,516
2021$32,511$19,764
2020$31,222$19,516
2019$30,700$18,820
2018$31,144$17,818
2017$26,434$21,152
2016$24,922$21,053
2015$19,739$13,876
2014$24,248$16,710
2012$20,904$14,721
2011$21,080$14,070
2010$19,076$13,876
2009$16,798$13,000
2008$15,208$12,053
2007$14,008$11,886
2006$13,978$12,059
2005$12,896$11,185
2004$11,803$10,622
2003$11,836$9,698
2002$10,745$10,047
2001$10,690$9,108
2000$11,299$8,679
1999$10,157$8,700
1998$8,928$7,889
1997$8,206$7,074
1995$8,190$6,016
1992$8,156$4,757
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Best Sandhills School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Halsey
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
High School At Dunning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Gandy Ave
Dunning, NE 68833
(308) 538-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District is ranked #201 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sandhills School District?
91% of Sandhills School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandhills School District?
Sandhills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Sandhills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,833 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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