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Wood River Rural Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in Wood River Rural Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wood River Rural Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
510 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Wood River Rural Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
21%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
377 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
74%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
35
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,090 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,090
$15,429
Spending / Student
$18,875
$16,737
Best Wood River Rural Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wood River Rural Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 510 students.
What is the rank of Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District is ranked #130 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River Rural Schools School District?
74% of Wood River Rural Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wood River Rural Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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