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Schools in Atkinson · West Holt Public Schools

Atkinson’s public schools outscore 80% of Nebraska districts

Math proficiency in Atkinson’s districts is 61%, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Atkinson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 8 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▲ 15 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$18.6K
▲ 19% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.5
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
397 students on the public path
In brief

Atkinson’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,641 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is West Holt High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Atkinson’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 80% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are above the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (439)Better than 77%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 224 test results could put Atkinson anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Atkinson’s students in the tested grades sat them (224 in math, 224 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Atkinson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Atkinson Elementary SchoolWest Holt Public SchoolsA
7–12West Holt High SchoolWest Holt Public SchoolsA−

Atkinson’s public schools are run by West Holt Public Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

West Holt Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 428 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 10.5 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$18,641NE $15,602 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 47.1% · 224 students tested
Math61%
State average 46% · 224 students tested

Atkinson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Atkinson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AtkinsonA−West Holt

Every school in Atkinson

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Atkinsonin other towns
Atkinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A
189 students10:1Rate it →
West Holt High School
High · Grades 7–12
A−
208 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Atkinson’s schools

Are Atkinson’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Atkinson children attend outscore 80% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Atkinson in?

West Holt Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 428 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

How much does Atkinson spend per student?

$18,641 in West Holt Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.