Valentine Community Schools

The Valentine Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district appears to be performing well overall, with the Valentine Elementary School and Valentine Middle School significantly outperforming the state average in academic proficiency. However, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and lower performance at the high school level.

Valentine Elementary School and Valentine Middle School are standout performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in Nebraska and earning high ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with some grades reaching over 80% proficiency. In contrast, Valentine High School lags behind, with ACT proficiency rates below the state average.

The district's high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% across all schools is a concern and may be an area for improvement. Additionally, the significant per-student spending at the high school level ($31,561) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($21,000-$22,000) is an interesting finding that warrants further investigation to understand the drivers and whether it is translating into improved outcomes for high school students.