Top Rankings
Diller-Odell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Diller-Odell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Diller-Odell School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
250 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Diller-Odell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,268 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,036 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,268
$15,464
Spending / Student
$20,036
$16,776
Best Diller-Odell School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District manages 2 public schools serving 250 students.
What is the rank of Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District is ranked #34 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diller-Odell School District?
96% of Diller-Odell School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diller-Odell School District?
Diller-Odell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Diller-Odell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,036 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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