Wood Lake School (Closed 2020)

206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wood Lake School serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(12-13)
≥50%
69%
(12-13)
≥50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% NE state average).
How many students attend Wood Lake School?
5 students attend Wood Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wood Lake School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood Lake School?
Wood Lake School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood Lake School offer ?
Wood Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wood Lake School part of?
Wood Lake School is part of Valentine Community Schools.

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