Waverly Middle School

Summary:

Waverly Middle School is a public middle school located in Waverly, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 532 students. The school is part of the Waverly School District 145, which is ranked 17th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly among Nebraska middle schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Waverly Middle School has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, indicating a strong commitment to student attendance and engagement.

Waverly Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Nebraska, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year and a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to the nearby Lincoln Public Schools, Waverly Middle School consistently outperforms the district's middle schools in academic performance, student group rankings, and overall school ratings, highlighting the exceptional quality of education provided at Waverly Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13801 Amberly Rd
       Waverly, NE  68462-0426


(402) 786-2348

District: Waverly School District 145

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,960 Help


Students who attend Waverly Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waverly High School

Feeder schools for Waverly Middle School:

Elementary:    Eagle Elementary School
    Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
    Waverly Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Compare Details Waverly Middle School ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Middle School is $12,960.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waverly Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Middle School 33rd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Waverly Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Waverly School District 145:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly School District 145 17th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waverly Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.81 33rd 226 85.4%
2007 78.94 21st 227 90.7%
2008 65.04 65th 245 73.5%
2009 72.66 20th 243 91.8%
2010 70.92 44th 254 82.7%
2011 63.51 79th 246 67.9%
2012 54.37 121st 255 52.5%
2013 71.91 49th 248 80.2%
2014 69.80 60th 252 76.2%
2015 65.68 78th 256 69.5%
2016 62.34 84th 255 67.1%
2017 63.28 77th 236 67.4%
2018 61.94 85th 225 62.2%
2019 60.01 87th 247 64.8%
2021 54.37 100th 223 55.2%
2022 71.65 56th 249 77.5%
2023 85.46 13th 238 94.5%
2024 78.04 33rd 200 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.36 24th 52 53.8%
2022 69.34 11th 46 76.1%
2023 78.32 12th 70 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 47th 120 60.8%
2019 51.87 64th 123 48.0%
2021 51.42 52nd 115 54.8%
2022 88.13 3rd 118 97.5%
2023 84.16 10th 144 93.1%
2024 74.22 21st 92 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.90 49th 147 66.7%
2019 64.84 45th 156 71.2%
2021 55.66 64th 137 53.3%
2022 64.72 52nd 150 65.3%
2023 84.96 10th 146 93.2%
2024 77.29 22nd 106 79.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.69 56th 141 60.3%
2019 52.62 79th 153 48.4%
2021 48.78 72nd 144 50.0%
2022 75.03 29th 160 81.9%
2023 82.92 20th 156 87.2%
2024 79.99 20th 106 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.54 1st 56 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Waverly Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.47 88th 203 56.7%
2019 50.05 104th 222 53.2%
2021 41.34 127th 204 37.7%
2022 65.74 62nd 234 73.5%
2023 81.68 22nd 217 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Waverly Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waverly Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 212
1989 205 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1990 203 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 238 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 243 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 275 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 285 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1996 285 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1997 272 0 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 287 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 405 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 410
2000 384 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 410 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 405 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 405 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 376 2 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 357 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 362 0 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 367 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 411 1 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 407 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2010 409 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 394 5 6 8 0 0 0 0 413
2012 405 4 4 10 0 0 0 0 423
2013 412 0 5 12 1 0 2 0 432
2014 422 3 3 13 1 0 2 0 444
2015 441 2 3 15 1 0 2 0 464
2016 438 4 1 14 0 0 4 0 461
2017 458 6 2 13 1 0 5 0 485
2018 452 3 4 11 2 0 8 0 480
2019 450 5 5 12 2 0 10 0 484
2020 462 3 4 14 1 0 11 0 495
2021 495 6 3 15 0 1 12 0 532
2022 487 6 1 15 2 1 10 0 522
2023 492 6 2 22 2 1 7 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waverly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 14.7 14.4 7.5
1989 209 15.0 13.9 6.7
1990 206 14.2 14.5 6.8
1991 241 16.2 14.8 6.2
1992 248 16.0 15.5 6.5
1993 280 17.2 16.3 8.6
1994 277 17.8 15.6 7.9
1995 291 19.2 15.2 6.2
1996 291 19.2 15.2 6.2
1997 280 18.9 14.8 8.9
1998 294 18.8 15.6 9.2
1999 410 25.9 15.8 16.5
2000 388 26.2 14.8 17
2001 418 28.6 14.6 19.1
2002 412 28.8 14.3 15
2003 412 28.8 14.3 15
2004 388 28.3 13.7 11.6
2005 368 28.3 13.0 9.8
2006 378 28.8 13.1 13.8
2007 379 28.8 13.2 18.2
2008 421 28.6 14.7 15.2
2009 416 27.7 15.0 14.9
2010 423 29.8 14.1 17.5
2011 413 29.8 13.8 18.4
2012 423 29.8 14.1 19.9
2013 432 29.9 14.4 21.5
2014 444 29.9 14.8 21.6
2015 464 30.0 15.4 20.5
2016 461 30.0 15.3 20
2017 485 31.1 15.5 18.4
2018 480 30.9 15.5 21
2019 484 32.0 15.1 20.5
2020 495 32.0 15.4 18.4
2021 532 35.0 15.1 18
2022 522 36.2 14.4 20.1
2023 532 36.6 14.5 19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waverly Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 14.7 14.4 7.5
1989 209 15.0 13.9 6.7
1990 206 14.2 14.5 6.8
1991 241 16.2 14.8 6.2
1992 248 16.0 15.5 6.5
1993 280 17.2 16.3 8.6
1994 277 17.8 15.6 7.9
1995 291 19.2 15.2 6.2
1996 291 19.2 15.2 6.2
1997 280 18.9 14.8 8.9
1998 294 18.8 15.6 9.2
1999 410 25.9 15.8 16.5
2000 388 26.2 14.8 17
2001 418 28.6 14.6 19.1
2002 412 28.8 14.3 15
2003 412 28.8 14.3 15
2004 388 28.3 13.7 11.6
2005 368 28.3 13.0 9.8
2006 378 28.8 13.1 13.8
2007 379 28.8 13.2 18.2
2008 421 28.6 14.7 15.2
2009 416 27.7 15.0 14.9
2010 423 29.8 14.1 17.5
2011 413 29.8 13.8 18.4
2012 423 29.8 14.1 19.9
2013 432 29.9 14.4 21.5
2014 444 29.9 14.8 21.6
2015 464 30.0 15.4 20.5
2016 461 30.0 15.3 20
2017 485 31.1 15.5 18.4
2018 480 30.9 15.5 21
2019 484 32.0 15.1 20.5
2020 495 32.0 15.4 18.4
2021 532 35.0 15.1 18
2022 522 36.2 14.4 20.1
2023 532 36.6 14.5 19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waverly Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (1.6%) $9,147 (87.5%) $10,449
2020 $233 (2.2%) $9,482 (87.6%) $10,829
2021 $357 (3.0%) $10,097 (84.9%) $11,896
2022 $404 (3.2%) $10,687 (85.2%) $12,547
2023 $418 (3.2%) $11,090 (85.6%) $12,960

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 13th of 238 Middle schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Middle School)4363
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly School District 145)4363
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Middle School)5580
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waverly School District 145)5580
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Middle School)4877
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly School District 145)4877
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Middle School)5386
 33%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waverly School District 145)5386
 33%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly Middle School)5986
 27%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly School District 145)5986
 27%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waverly Middle School)5985
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waverly School District 145)5985
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Waverly Middle School)9086
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Waverly School District 145)9086
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484532
 9.9%
African American56
 20%
American Indian22
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic1222
 83.3%
Pacific Islander01
White450492
 9.3%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%19.5%
 0.9%


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Students at Waverly Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Waverly Middle School.

Students who attend Waverly Middle School usually go on to attend Waverly High School

Waverly Middle School ranks 33rd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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