Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, So Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oxford, NE, covering an area of approximately 583.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
So Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
So Valley Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
So Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of So Valley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 901 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is So Valley Elementary School's ranking?
So Valley Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend So Valley Elementary School?
252 students attend So Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of So Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of So Valley Elementary School?
So Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does So Valley Elementary School offer ?
So Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is So Valley Elementary School part of?
So Valley Elementary School is part of Southern Valley Schools.
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