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Southwest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 326 students in Southwest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Southwest School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
326 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,350 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,718 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,350
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,718
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southwest School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary-indianola
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 E St
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coke Street
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest School District?
Southwest School District manages 3 public schools serving 326 students.
What is the rank of Southwest School District?
Southwest School District is ranked #183 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest School District?
84% of Southwest School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest School District?
Southwest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Southwest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,718 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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