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Medicine Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 206 students in Medicine Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Medicine Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
206 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medicine Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,845 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,830 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,845
$15,464
Spending / Student
$19,830
$16,776
Best Medicine Valley School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Ord Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Crook Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medicine Valley School District?
Medicine Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 206 students.
What is the rank of Medicine Valley School District?
Medicine Valley School District is ranked #60 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medicine Valley School District?
86% of Medicine Valley School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medicine Valley School District?
Medicine Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Medicine Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,830 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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