Top Rankings
Waverly School District 145 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,134 students in Waverly School District 145. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Waverly School District 145 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
2,134 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waverly School District 145, 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
68%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
31%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,636 in this school district is less 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 $13,378 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,636
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,378
$16,776
Best Waverly School District 145 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14621 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 manages 5 public schools serving 2,134 students.
What is the rank of Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 is ranked #31 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly School District 145?
68% of Waverly School District 145 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly School District 145's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,378 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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