Top Rankings
Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 172 students in Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
172 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
82%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,017 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,209 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,017
$15,464
Spending / Student
$26,209
$16,776
Best Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wallace High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District?
Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District manages 2 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the rank of Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District?
Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District is ranked #96 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District?
82% of Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District?
Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wallace ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Sch Dist 65 R School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,209 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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