Top Rankings
Waverly School District 145 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 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.
九游体育s in Waverly School District 145 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,457 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
22%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
649 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
31%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
139
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14621 Heywood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-5340
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
14541 Castlewood St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
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 #45 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), 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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