Medicine Valley Public Schools

303 Crook Ave
Curtis, NE 69025-0009
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Medicine Valley Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 206 students in Medicine Valley Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Medicine Valley Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
206 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Medicine Valley Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#63 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
69%
58%
55-59%
47%
60-69%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,845 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,830 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,845
$15,475
Spending / Student
$19,830
$16,787

Best Medicine Valley Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Ord Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4210
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 Crook Ave
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-4106
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Medicine Valley Public Schools?
Medicine Valley Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 206 students.
What is the rank of Medicine Valley Public Schools?
Medicine Valley Public Schools is ranked #60 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medicine Valley Public Schools?
86% of Medicine Valley Public Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medicine Valley Public Schools?
Medicine Valley Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Medicine Valley Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,830 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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