Excellent
#44 of 967 schools in NE
Top 4% in state
David City Secondary School
High School · David City Public Schools · David City, NE
A high school in David City, NE where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 D ST, David City, NE 68632
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at David City Secondary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David City Secondary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,375
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$735/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas Middle High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
David City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
David City Secondary School is listed in DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David City Secondary School
David City Secondary School is a public high school in David City, NE, part of David City Public Schools, serving approximately 316 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David City Secondary School
What grades does David City Secondary School serve?
David City Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend David City Secondary School?
David City Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David City Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David City Secondary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David City Secondary School rank in NE?
David City Secondary School ranks #44 of 967 schools in NE.
What is David City Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
David City Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 David City Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David City Secondary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is David City Secondary School a charter school?
No, David City Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David City Secondary School a Title I school?
No, David City Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David City Secondary School?
46.2% of students at David City Secondary 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (402) 367-3187
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68632)
- 3,877
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 68632; 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
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