Wakefield Public Schools School District
School District · Wakefield, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#221 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,531
$1,833 vs Nebraska median
District size
594 students
Larger than Nebraska median
About Wakefield Public Schools
Wakefield Public Schools is a Wakefield, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 594 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,531 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Wakefield Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wakefield High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Wakefield Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wakefield Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wakefield Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Wakefield Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Wakefield
- Total Enrollment
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wakefield Public Schools?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Wakefield Public Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wakefield Public Schools?
Wakefield Public Schools spends $15,531 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wakefield Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wakefield Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wakefield Public Schools?
Wakefield High School is the highest-rated school in Wakefield Public Schools with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Wakefield Public Schools?
Across schools in Wakefield Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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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