Seward Public Schools School District
School District · Seward, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,609
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,609
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#77 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,609
$3,755 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,471 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Seward Public Schools
Seward Public Schools is a Seward, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,471 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,609 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Seward Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seward Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Seward Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 72.8% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Seward Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Seward Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Seward Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Seward
- Total Enrollment
- 1,471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seward Public Schools?
Seward Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Seward Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Seward Public Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Seward Public Schools?
Seward Public Schools spends $13,609 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Seward Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Seward Public Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Seward Public Schools?
Seward Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Seward Public Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Seward Public Schools?
Across schools in Seward Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.8% 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 Seward Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Seward Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
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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