Waverly School District 145

14511 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462-0426
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,110 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.
Public 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
24,242 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.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#45 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
76%
58%
56%
47%
74%
62%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
74%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
24%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,530 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,791
$15,371
Spending / Student
$13,530
$16,674

Best Waverly School District 145 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14621 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Gr: 3-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Eagle, NE 68347
(402) 781-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 manages 5 public schools serving 2,110 students.
What is the rank of Waverly School District 145?
Waverly School District 145 is ranked #33 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly School District 145?
74% of Waverly School District 145 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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 $13,530 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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