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Wakefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in Wakefield 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 Wakefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
594 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wakefield 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)58%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
61%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
39%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,670 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,463
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,670
$16,776
Best Wakefield School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District manages 2 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District is ranked #184 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield School District?
61% of Wakefield School District students are Hispanic, and 39% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wakefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,670 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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