Southern Valley Schools School District
School District · Oxford, Nebraska
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Southern Valley Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Valley Schools 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.
So Valley Elementary School
Oxford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High
Oxford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#17 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,240
+$4,876 vs Nebraska median
District size
397 students
Typical than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Valley 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 | So Valley Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Southern Valley Jr/sr High | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Valley Schools
Southern Valley Schools is a Oxford, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $22,240 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Southern Valley Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is So Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Valley Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Valley Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Valley Schools with test data.
Schools in Southern Valley Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Valley Schools?
Southern Valley 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 Southern Valley Schools?
The average composite rating for Southern Valley Schools is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Valley Schools?
Southern Valley Schools spends $22,240 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Valley Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Valley Schools is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Valley Schools?
So Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southern Valley Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Valley Schools?
Across schools in Southern Valley Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
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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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