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#66 of 967 schools in NE

Top 7% in state

Bruning-davenport High School

High School · Bruning-davenport Unified Sys · Bruning, NE

A Bruning-davenport Unified Sys high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

340 CARROLL ST PO BOX 70, Bruning, NE 68322

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
District spending per student$26,045

Students at Bruning-davenport High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bruning-davenport High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,125

Median home value

$134,100

Median rent

$669/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bruning-davenport Unified Sys

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$26,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bruning-davenport High School is listed in BRUNING-DAVENPORT UNIFIED SYS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bruning-davenport High School

Bruning-davenport High School is a public high school in Bruning, NE, part of Bruning-davenport Unified Sys, serving approximately 42 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bruning-davenport High School

What grades does Bruning-davenport High School serve?

Bruning-davenport High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bruning-davenport High School?

Bruning-davenport High School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruning-davenport High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bruning-davenport High School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bruning-davenport High School rank in NE?

Bruning-davenport High School ranks #66 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Bruning-davenport High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bruning-davenport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bruning-davenport High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bruning-davenport High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bruning-davenport High School a charter school?

No, Bruning-davenport High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bruning-davenport High School a Title I school?

No, Bruning-davenport High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruning-davenport High School?

35.7% of students at Bruning-davenport High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Thayer County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 68322)
520
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68322; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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