Medicine Valley Elementary

Medicine Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Curtis, NE, part of the MEDICINE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 92.9th percentile among NE schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 53% proficiency in math and 61% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,813, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 123 students, Medicine Valley Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Medicine Valley Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.