Very Good
#341 of 967 schools in NE
Top 35% in state
Waverly Intermediate School
Elementary School · Waverly School District 145 · Waverly, NE
A Waverly School District 145 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14511 HEYWOOD ST PO BOX 426, Waverly, NE 68462
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waverly Intermediate School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waverly Intermediate 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,023
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68462; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waverly School District 145
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,036NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waverly Intermediate School is listed in WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waverly Intermediate School
Waverly Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Waverly, NE, part of Waverly School District 145, serving approximately 317 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waverly Intermediate School
What grades does Waverly Intermediate School serve?
Waverly Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Waverly Intermediate School?
Waverly Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Intermediate School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waverly Intermediate School rank in NE?
Waverly Intermediate School ranks #341 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Waverly Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waverly Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Waverly Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly Intermediate School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waverly Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Waverly Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waverly Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Waverly Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waverly Intermediate School?
25.2% of students at Waverly Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (402) 786-5340
- Area population (ZIP 68462)
- 4,864
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 68462; 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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