Wayne Community Schools


Summary:

The Wayne Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early learning through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the district, Wayne Elementary School consistently performs well above the state average on state assessments, with students in grades 3-6 excelling in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. Similarly, Wayne High School has demonstrated strong performance on ACT assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average in multiple subjects. Both Wayne Elementary and Wayne High have received 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, placing them among the top-performing schools in Nebraska.

In contrast, Wayne Junior High School has struggled, with a decline in its SchoolDigger ratings from 2-stars to 1-star in recent years. This decline in performance warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Overall, the Wayne Community Schools district presents a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting the need for the district to address equity concerns and foster consistent excellence across all its educational institutions.

District Detail

 611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787-1715

 (402) 375-3150

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,016

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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