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Weeping Water 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
298 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weeping Water 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,963 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,574 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,963
$15,379
Spending / Student
$21,574
$16,683
Best Weeping Water School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weeping Water High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Weeping Water Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Weeping Water Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weeping Water School District?
Weeping Water School District manages 3 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Weeping Water School District?
Weeping Water School District is ranked #181 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 Weeping Water School District?
91% of Weeping Water School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weeping Water School District?
Weeping Water School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Weeping Water School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,574 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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