Bruning-davenport Unified Sys School District
School District · Davenport, Nebraska
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Evaluating Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bruning-davenport Unified Sys as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
Davenport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bruning-davenport High School
Bruning · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
Davenport · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#38 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,045
+$8,681 vs Nebraska median
District size
181 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
The short answer
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys ranks #38 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Bruning-davenport Unified Sys's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt (8.8/10), Bruning-davenport High School (8.7/10), and Bruning-davenport Middle Sch (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bruning-davenport High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Bruning-davenport Middle Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bruning-davenport Unified Sys
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys is a Davenport, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 181 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. The district invests $26,045 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Bruning-davenport Unified Sys is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Bruning-davenport Unified Sys students show an average math proficiency of 74.6% and ELA proficiency of 67.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys with test data.
Schools in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Davenport
- Total Enrollment
- 181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
The average composite rating for Bruning-davenport Unified Sys is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys spends $26,045 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys is 7.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt is the highest-rated school in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys?
Across schools in Bruning-davenport Unified Sys with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bruning-davenport Unified Sys compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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