Wood River Rural Schools

The Wood River Rural Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: Wood River Elementary School, Wood River Rural High School, and Wood River Rural Middle School. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic and African American students.

Among the standout schools in the district, Wood River Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, with 75% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's 82% proficiency rate in 5th-grade Science is also significantly higher than the state average. Wood River Rural Middle School also outperforms the state averages on NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments in grades 6-8, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4.

However, the district faces some challenges, particularly at the high school level. Wood River Rural High School has seen a significant decline in its ranking, from 35th out of 209 Nebraska high schools in 2020-2021 to 196th out of 215 in 2022-2023. Additionally, there is a significant disparity in spending per student, with the high school spending nearly double the amount per student compared to the elementary school and over 80 times the amount spent at the middle school. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable educational opportunities across the district will be crucial for the continued success of the Wood River Rural Schools.