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5.6 avg / 10

Southwest Public Schools School District

School District · Bartley, Nebraska

Students: 315
Teachers (FTE): 33

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,452

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.5:1

How this district compares

Nebraska rank

#202 of 242

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Nebraska avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,452

+$3,088 vs Nebraska median

District size

315 students

Typical than Nebraska median

About Southwest Public Schools

Southwest Public Schools is a Bartley, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 315 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $20,452 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Southwest Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southwest Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Southwest Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Southwest Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Southwest Public Schools

2 schools

District Details

City
Bartley
Total Enrollment
315
Teachers (FTE)
33
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southwest Public Schools?

Southwest 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 Southwest Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Southwest Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Public Schools?

Southwest Public Schools spends $20,452 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Public Schools is 9.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southwest Public Schools?

Southwest Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Southwest Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Southwest Public Schools?

Across schools in Southwest Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
44.5%
ELA Proficiency
47.8%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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