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Central Valley Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 339 students in Central Valley Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Central Valley Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
339 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Valley Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#147 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
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
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,245 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,487 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,245
$15,475
Spending / Student
$23,487
$16,787
Best Central Valley Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Valley Public Schools?
Central Valley Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 339 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley Public Schools?
Central Valley Public Schools is ranked #151 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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 Central Valley Public Schools?
94% of Central Valley Public Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Valley Public Schools?
Central Valley Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Central Valley Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,487 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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