Top Rankings
Waverly School District 145 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 612 students in Waverly School District 145. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Nebraska.
Public Preschools in Waverly School District 145 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
607 Schools
# Students
2,165 Students
159,238 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
11,555 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waverly School District 145, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,047 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
33,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
21 Students
10,230 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,011 Students
99,842 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
7,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
19,460
# Students in K Grade:
139
22,921
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
23,300
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
22,866
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
21,917
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
21,471
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
19,824
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
7,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
188
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
178
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
2
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
-
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
-
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
-
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,186 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,441
$15,429
Spending / Student
$13,186
$16,737
Best Waverly School District 145 Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School
Magnet School
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
