2013 NeSA (Nebraska State Testing) Results

August 13, 2013

The Nebraska Department of Education has released the “initial” 2013 NeSA (Nebraska State Assessment) results.  These assessments were taken during the Spring of the 2012-2013 school year.  As a district we are very pleased with the results.  As you can see in the chart below many of the grades significantly outperformed the State average.   Teachers have worked hard to ensure their curriculums are well aligned with State standards and that they are diligently providing quality instruction to meet the needs of all students.  Students are also to be commended for the seriousness with which they approached the assessments, as well as their dedication in the classroom as they prepared all year.  We are proud of what we have accomplished as district, but, as always we continue to strive for improvement to reach our vision of E²=Excellence in Education-Nothing Less 

The following chart shows how Pierce students compared to State averages in reading, mathematics and science.  The numbers indicate the average scale score of Pierce Public Schools and the Nebraska State average.