Southern Valley Schools

The Southern Valley Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools - So Valley Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Southern Valley Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12). The district as a whole is ranked 60 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating.

So Valley Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school excels academically, with 75% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-6, significantly outperforming the state average. In contrast, Southern Valley Junior/Senior High has more mixed performance, with strong results in English Language Arts and Mathematics but lagging in Science proficiency.

The data also reveals a significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school ($20,357 vs. $33,098), which may warrant further investigation. Both schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with around 52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the Southern Valley Schools district appears to be performing well, but the differences between the elementary and high school highlight the importance of analyzing data at the individual school level to identify areas for improvement.