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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools

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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is located in east Nebraska. Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools has 113.23 square miles of land area and 0.33 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools population is 1,853. Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools median household income is $65,536 in 2010-2014. Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools median house value is $154,000 in 2010-2014. On average, Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools is better than the state average in quality.

Ranking:	High School: (17 out of 218, top 8%) Elementary/Middle School: (84 out of 243, top 35%)* Rank: #50
Type:	Regular Local School District
Grade:	Prekindergarten to Grade 12
Number of Schools:	2
Population	1,853 (2010-2014), rank #138
Population Growth	-21.18% since 2005-2009, see rank
Population Density:	16.32/sq mi, rank #78
Median Household Income:	$65,536 at 2010-2014—5.46% increase since 2005-2009, rank #20
Median House Price:	$154,000 at 2010-2014—10.00% increase since 2005-2009, rank #25
Time Zone:	Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer
Land Area:	113.23 sq mi, rank #201
Water Area:	0.33 sq mi (0.29%), rank #170
State:	Nebraska
County:	Otoe County, Cass County
City:	Unadilla, Elmwood, Weeping Water, Murdock, Ashland, Louisville, South Bend, Greenwood, Alvo, Avoca
Zip:	68454, 68349, 68463, 68407, 68003, 68037, 68058, 68366, 68304, 68307
Area:	Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools Map, Border, and Nearby Locations

300 Wyoming St

Murdock NE, 68407, Cass County

Phone: 402-867-2341

Students and Teachers

	2013-2014	2012-2013	2011-2012	2010-2011	2009-2010	2008-2009	2007-2008
Total Students:	414	408	423	434	410	419	436
English Language Learner Students:	3	3	3	3	3	0	0
Total Teachers:	35.43	35.18	34.79	34.99	34.72	34.90	36.60
Prekindergarten:	1.15	1.20	NA	0.06	0.09	NA	NA
Kindergarten:	NA	NA	NA	3.00	2.00	NA	NA
Elementary:	16.61	16.31	17.07	14.01	15.01	17.00	18.00
Secondary:	17.67	17.67	17.72	17.92	17.62	17.90	18.60
Ungraded:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00
Total Other Staff:	29.97	29.61	32.56	30.52	31.16	32.40	29.30
Instructional Aides:	5.63	5.50	6.50	6.00	5.50	6.00	6.00
Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors:	1.00	1.15	1.15	1.15	1.30	1.20	1.20
Total Guidance Counselors:	0.50	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
Elementary Guidance Counselors:	0.10	0.12	0.12	0.12	0.12	0.10	0.10
Secondary Guidance Counselors:	0.40	0.88	0.88	0.88	0.88	0.90	0.90
Other Guidance Counselors:	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.00	NA
Librarians/Media Specialists:	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50
Library/Media Support:	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
District Administrators:	1.50	1.35	2.35	1.35	1.20	1.20	1.20
District Administrative Support:	1.00	1.00	2.00	2.00	4.00	2.50	4.00
School Administrators:	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00
School Administrative Support:	3.00	3.00	2.00	2.00	0.00	1.80	NA
Student Support Services:	1.33	1.35	1.81	1.52	1.91	1.90	1.90
Other Support Services:	13.51	12.76	13.25	13.00	13.75	14.30	11.50
Student-Teacher Ratio:	11.69	11.60	12.16	12.40	11.81	12.01	11.91

Schools

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School		Prekindergarten to Grade 6	400 West F St, Elmwood NE 68349
Elmwood-Murdock Jr/Sr High School		Grade 7 to Grade 12	300 Wyoming St, Murdock NE 68407

Test Performance

Year	Test	Grade	Measurement	Score	State Average
NeSA Test
2011	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.03	94.61
2012	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	111.77	95.59
2013	Mathematics	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	109.10	100.24
2010	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	106.66	100.61
2011	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.46	101.96
2012	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	119.06	101.98
2013	Reading	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	112.29	105.71
2012	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	120.60	98.81
2013	Science	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.23	102.88
2012	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	52.35	44.32
2013	Writing	11th Grade	Average Scaled Score	43.74	44.65
2011	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	111.03	103.49
2012	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	131.52	107.84
2013	Mathematics	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	111.96	110.06
2010	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.45	101.01
2011	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.20	104.41
2012	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.24	108.66
2013	Reading	3rd Grade	Average Scaled Score	109.31	111.04
2011	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	87.25	102.64
2012	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	102.44	106.36
2013	Mathematics	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	134.36	108.63
2010	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	91.78	103.84
2011	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.00	109.01
2012	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.66	111.62
2013	Reading	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	136.04	114.70
2013	Writing	4th Grade	Average Scaled Score	44.36	43.59
2011	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	104.90	102.67
2012	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.40	108.48
2013	Mathematics	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.27	108.93
2010	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	109.48	101.08
2011	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.97	107.65
2012	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.03	114.26
2013	Reading	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	122.97	118.18
2012	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.03	101.12
2013	Science	5th Grade	Average Scaled Score	137.47	104.29
2011	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.77	100.35
2012	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	125.07	106.09
2013	Mathematics	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	122.09	106.35
2010	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	92.83	101.38
2011	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	114.58	108.81
2012	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	119.61	112.59
2013	Reading	6th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.36	115.06
2011	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	99.78	98.68
2012	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	129.25	103.91
2013	Mathematics	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	111.85	105.64
2010	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	116.62	104.30
2011	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	103.58	110.38
2012	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	124.61	115.94
2013	Reading	7th Grade	Average Scaled Score	127.03	121.73
2011	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	105.10	97.89
2012	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	101.37	99.25
2013	Mathematics	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	118.36	102.15
2010	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	96.97	102.43
2011	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	109.69	106.08
2012	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	100.37	108.89
2013	Reading	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	134.08	115.20
2012	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	115.29	99.80
2013	Science	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	119.28	102.54
2012	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	46.46	44.19
2013	Writing	8th Grade	Average Scaled Score	48.08	44.89

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School District Fiscal Information

	2012			2011			2010
	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%	Amount	Per Student	%
Total Revenue:	$5,535,000	$13,085		$5,894,000	$13,581		$6,067,000	$14,798
Federal:	$253,000	$598	4.6%	$577,000	$1,329	9.8%	$522,000	$1,273	8.6%
State:	$1,487,000	$3,515	26.9%	$1,629,000	$3,753	27.6%	$1,809,000	$4,412	29.8%
Local:	$3,795,000	$8,972	68.6%	$3,688,000	$8,498	62.6%	$3,736,000	$9,112	61.6%
Total Expenditures:	$5,470,000	$12,931		$5,674,000	$13,074		$7,233,000	$17,641
Total Current Expenditures:	$4,633,000	$10,953		$4,403,000	$10,145		$4,328,000	$10,556
Instructional Expenditures:	$2,990,000	$7,069	64.5%	$2,795,000	$6,440	63.5%	$2,758,000	$6,727	63.7%
Student and Staff Support:	$300,000	$709	6.5%	$271,000	$624	6.2%	$265,000	$646	6.1%
Administration:	$604,000	$1,428	13.0%	$608,000	$1,401	13.8%	$581,000	$1,417	13.4%
Operations, Food, Other:	$739,000	$1,747	16.0%	$729,000	$1,680	16.6%	$724,000	$1,766	16.7%
Total Capital Outlay:	$616,000	$1,456		$852,000	$1,963		$2,462,000	$6,005
Construction:	$278,000	$657		$681,000	$1,569		$2,278,000	$5,556
Total Other:	$4,000	$9		$16,000	$37		$15,000	$37
Interest on Debt:	$192,000	$454		$323,000	$744		$329,000	$802

Total Salary:	$2,845,000	$6,726		$2,581,000	$5,947		$2,525,000	$6,159
Instruction/Teacher Salary:	$1,899,000	$4,489	66.7%	$1,673,000	$3,855	64.8%	$1,652,000	$4,029	65.4%
Other Salary:	$946,000	$2,236	33.3%	$908,000	$2,092	35.2%	$873,000	$2,129	34.6%
Total Benefit:	$976,000	$2,307		$988,000	$2,276		$946,000	$2,307
Instruction/Teacher Benefit:	$739,000	$1,747	75.7%	$744,000	$1,714	75.3%	$711,000	$1,734	75.2%
Other Benefit:	$237,000	$560	24.3%	$244,000	$562	24.7%	$235,000	$573	24.8%

Teacher's Experience and Compensation

	2007
Teachers with Bachelor Degree:	48.4%
Teachers with Master or PhD Degree:	51.6%

Mean Number of Years of Teaching:	17.0 years
Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	22.6%
Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	12.9%
Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	25.8%
Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	22.6%
Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	16.1%

Mean Base Salary:	$39,673.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less:	$30,128.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience:	$35,777.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience:	$41,157.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience:	$46,268.0
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More:	$44,546.0

* Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools was rated 4 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.