David City Public Schools School District
School District · David City, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#41 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,003
+$1,639 vs Nebraska median
District size
694 students
Larger than Nebraska median
About David City Public Schools
David City Public Schools is a David City, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 694 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $19,003 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, David City Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, David City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in David City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in David City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in David City Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- David City
- Total Enrollment
- 694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in David City Public Schools?
David City Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for David City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for David City Public Schools is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in David City Public Schools?
David City Public Schools spends $19,003 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in David City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in David City Public Schools is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in David City Public Schools?
Bellwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in David City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in David City Public Schools?
Across schools in David City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does David City Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
David City Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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