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Schools in Waverly · Waverly School District 145

Waverly’s public schools outscore 81% of Nebraska districts

Math proficiency in Waverly’s districts is 60%, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Waverly, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

#9of 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
56%
▲ 9 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 14 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.2K
▼ 9% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
NE 13.8
Schools in town
4
1,846 students on the public path
In brief

Waverly’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 189 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Waverly’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,157 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Waverly Intermediate School, then Waverly Middle School, then Waverly 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 Waverly’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 81% of Nebraska school districts, #9 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nebraska average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (189)Better than 72%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,212 test results and a graduating class of 179 could put Waverly anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Waverly’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,212 in math, 1,212 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Evelyn Hamlow ElementaryWaverly School District 145No scores
3–5Waverly Intermediate SchoolWaverly School District 145A−
6–8Waverly Middle SchoolWaverly School District 145B−
9–12Waverly High SchoolWaverly School District 145B

Waverly’s public schools are run by Waverly School District 145, which also serves Alvo and Eagle. 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.

Waverly School District 145Grades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,110 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$14,157NE $15,602 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 47.1% · 1212 students tested
Math60%
State average 46% · 1212 students tested

Waverly vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WaverlyA−Waverly School District 145

Every school in Waverly

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 Waverlyby address
Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students14:1Rate it →
Waverly Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A−
330 students16:1Rate it →
Waverly Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
512 students13:1Rate it →
Waverly High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
679 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Waverly’s schools

Are Waverly’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Waverly children attend outscore 81% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #9 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Waverly in?

Waverly School District 145, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,110 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Waverly kids go to high school?

Waverly High School, with 679 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Waverly’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Waverly School District 145 graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Waverly spend per student?

$14,157 in Waverly School District 145 (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.