Top Rankings
Wood River Rural Schools 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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 502 students in Wood River Rural Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wood River Rural Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
502 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Wood River Rural Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
21%
# Black Students
10 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
371 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
31
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,426 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,175 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,426
$15,508
Spending / Student
$19,175
$16,823
Best Wood River Rural Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District is ranked #104 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Wood River Rural Schools School District?
74% of Wood River Rural Schools School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood River Rural Schools School District?
Wood River Rural Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wood River Rural Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,175 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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