Waverly School District 145
School District · Waverly, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,036
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,036
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Waverly School District 145?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waverly School District 145 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Waverly Intermediate School
Waverly · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waverly High School
Waverly · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waverly Middle School
Waverly · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#134 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #134 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Waverly School District 145's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waverly Intermediate School (7.1/10), Waverly High School (7.0/10), 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 | Waverly Intermediate School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Waverly High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Waverly Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle Elementary School | 5.6 / 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. The district invests $13,036 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Waverly School District 145 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waverly Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Waverly School District 145 students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 67.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Waverly
- Total Enrollment
- 2,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 spends $13,036 per student per year.
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?
Waverly Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Waverly School District 145 with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.3%. 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 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.3%
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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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