David City Public Schools

The David City Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (David City Elementary School and Bellwood Elementary School) and 1 high school (David City Secondary School). The district's schools have shown a mix of strengths and challenges, with some standout academic performance and areas for improvement.

David City Secondary School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in ACT and NSCAS assessments compared to state averages. The school also boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 88.1%, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%. David City Elementary School has also consistently performed well on NSCAS assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding state and district averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, Bellwood Elementary School has a much higher free and reduced-price lunch rate of 62.64%, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. This school also has the highest per-student spending at $29,412, suggesting the district is allocating more resources to address the needs of its student population. Overall, the data analysis reveals the district's efforts to support its schools, with some schools performing exceptionally well and others facing challenges that may require additional attention and resources.