The Nebraska Department of Education has released its annual AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow) report. AQuESTT classifies schools into four categories: Excellent, Great, Good, and Needs Improvement. The AQuESTT system for classification considers many factors, including performance on statewide assessments, graduation rates, reduction in absenteeism, and progress for students learning English as a second language. Battle Creek Public Schools have been classified as “Excellent” for the 2024-2025 school year.
Some of the district’s celebrations were highlighted in the report. Battle Creek Public Schools saw increases in proficiency across the board. In English Language Arts, 75% of students were proficient for the 2023-2024 school year. That number increased to 79% for the 2024-2025 school year. Math saw a significant increase in proficiency from the previous year, jumping from 67% to 76%. In addition, science had an increase in student proficiency, from 89% to 95%. Student proficiency on the ACT increased in English Language Arts and mathematics. This increase in proficiency would not be possible without the dedication to continuous improvement from educators, parents, and community members.
For additional information on assessment and accountability results, please visit the Nebraska Education Profile, nep.education.ne.gov.
Additionally, here is a link to Battle Creek Public Schools' 2024-2025 academic data.