HPS excellent

The Nebraska Education Profile was released and Hershey Public Schools ranked very well.  We were ranked as an "Excellent" District.  As a district we outscored all Nebraska State Assessment indicators! These assessment indicators include Math (3-8 & 11); English Language Arts (3-8 & 11); Science (5, 8, 11); Graduation Rate; Attendance and College Going Rate.

Individually each school is also ranked.  Our elementary school ranks as an "Excellent", while grades 7-8 and grade 11 each ranked "Great".  Grades 3-8 are assessed with the State Proficiency Test which is called NSCAS.  Grade 11 is assessed through the ACT test.  The ACT test is a mandatory test for Grade 11.  A breakdown of classifications indicated that 144 (13 percent) of schools were classified as Excellent, 356 (32 percent) were Great, 430 (39 percent) were Good, and 166 (15 percent) were designated as Needs Support to Improve.

Everyone has worked very hard since the pandemic to always do what is best for kids!  I appreciate all of the hard work and I am very proud to be a “Panther”!  Our school and community is amazing!  Thanks again for everything that you do!