Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maywood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maywood Elementary School's student population of 115 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maywood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maywood Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Elementary School's ranking?
Maywood Elementary School is ranked #647 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Maywood Elementary School?
115 students attend Maywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maywood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maywood Elementary School?
Maywood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maywood Elementary School offer ?
Maywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maywood Elementary School part of?
Maywood Elementary School is part of Maywood School District.
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