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David City, Nebraska E from 5thPhoto: Ammodramus · Public domain
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Schools in David City · David City Public Schools

David City’s public schools outscore 82% of Nebraska districts

61% of students in David City’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving David City, 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.

#5of 57 Nebraska townsK–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
57%
▲ 10 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▲ 15 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$18.7K
▲ 20% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.3
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
622 students on the public path
In brief

David City’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,703 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 David City Secondary School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Aquinas Catholic Elementary School (private) and Aquinas Middle High School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

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 David City’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 82% of Nebraska school districts, #5 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores are above the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (454)Better than 82%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 324 test results could put David City anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of David City’s students in the tested grades sat them (324 in math, 324 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–6David City Elementary SchoolDavid City Public SchoolsB+
7–12David City Secondary SchoolDavid City Public SchoolsB+

David City’s public schools are run by David City 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.

David City Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 700 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$18,703NE $15,602 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 47.1% · 324 students tested
Math61%
State average 46% · 324 students tested

David City vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
David CityA−David City
Franklin—David City
Olive—David City

All 2 neighbors share David City with David City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in David City

4 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).

District schools in David Cityby address
David City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B+
315 students12:1Rate it →
David City Secondary School
High · Grades 7–12
B+
307 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Catholic
233 students18:1Rate it →
Aquinas Middle High School
Grades 6–12
Private · Catholic
214 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about David City’s schools

Are David City’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools David City children attend outscore 82% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #5 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is David City in?

David City Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 700 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

How much does David City spend per student?

$18,703 in David City Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in David City?

Yes: Aquinas Catholic Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 233 students) and Aquinas Middle High School (Catholic, grades 6–12, 214 students).

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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.