Waverly School District 145
School District · Waverly, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#99 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,036
$4,328 vs Nebraska median
District size
2,134 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Waverly School District 145 ranks #99 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Waverly School District 145's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eagle Elementary School (7.6/10), Waverly High School (6.7/10), and Waverly Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waverly School District 145
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Waverly High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Waverly Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Waverly Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waverly School District 145
Waverly School District 145 is a Waverly, Nebraska school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $13,036 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Waverly School District 145 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eagle Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Waverly School District 145 students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waverly School District 145, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waverly School District 145 with test data.
Schools in Waverly School District 145
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Waverly
- Total Enrollment
- 2,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- District spending per student
- $13,036NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Waverly School District 145?
The average composite rating for Waverly School District 145 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145's district-level spending was $13,036 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waverly School District 145?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waverly School District 145 is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waverly School District 145?
Eagle Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Waverly School District 145 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Waverly School District 145?
Across schools in Waverly School District 145 with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waverly School District 145 compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Waverly School District 145 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
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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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