Burwell Public Schools School District
School District · Burwell, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Burwell Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burwell Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Burwell Jr-sr High School
Burwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burwell Elementary School
Burwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#117 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,628
+$264 vs Nebraska median
District size
292 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Burwell Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burwell Jr-sr High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Burwell Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burwell Public Schools
Burwell Public Schools is a Burwell, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $17,628 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Burwell Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burwell Jr-sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Burwell Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 75.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burwell Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burwell Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Burwell Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Burwell
- Total Enrollment
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burwell Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Burwell Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Public Schools spends $17,628 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burwell Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burwell Public Schools is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burwell Public Schools?
Burwell Jr-sr High School is the highest-rated school in Burwell Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Burwell Public Schools?
Across schools in Burwell Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
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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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