Wakefield Public Schools

The Wakefield Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools - Wakefield Elementary School and Wakefield High School. While Wakefield High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, both schools face significant challenges, with below-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and the district ranking 169th out of 182 districts in Nebraska.

Wakefield High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 79th out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to 123rd out of 168 in 2023-2024. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, around 60%, indicating the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance and engagement. The relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest that class sizes are not the primary driver of the academic challenges, and the district may need to look at other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and student support services.

Overall, the data paints a picture of a school district that is underperforming compared to the state as a whole and facing significant challenges in terms of student outcomes and engagement. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help improve the performance of Wakefield Public Schools.