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Waverly Middle School

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Waverly Middle School ranks 46 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

46^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 65% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Waverly Middle School is a public middle school in Waverly, Nebraska, serving 514 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Waverly School District 145, which is ranked 45 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas, with 8th-grade proficiency rates in 2024-2025 reaching 75.27% in English Language Arts, 76.37% in Math, and 84.62% in Science, compared to the state averages of 57.43%, 57.43%, and 76.11%, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly among Nebraska middle schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby Lincoln Public Schools middle schools, Waverly Middle School significantly outperforms its counterparts in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and spending per student. For example, in 2024-2025, Waverly Middle School's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 75.27%, compared to the highest-performing Lincoln middle school (Lux Middle School) at 72.93%. While the school maintains a strong performance, there may be opportunities to further improve in areas such as chronic absenteeism, which still ranges from 9.3% to 21.1%.

512

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,514

Per pupil spending ?

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13801 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462-0426

(402) 786-2348

District: Waverly School District 145

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.1%

White:

18.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (74% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg75%

Nebraska avg61%

46^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 118Waverly School District 145 among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	46 of 133	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.0	33 of 200	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	13 of 238	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	71.6	56 of 249	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	100 of 223	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	87 of 247	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.9	85 of 225	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.3	77 of 236	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.3	84 of 255	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.7	78 of 256	69.5%	★★★★☆
2014	69.8	60 of 252	76.2%	★★★★☆
2013	71.9	49 of 248	80.2%	★★★★☆
2012	54.4	121 of 255	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	79 of 246	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.9	44 of 254	82.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.7	20 of 243	91.8%	★★★★★
2008	65.0	65 of 245	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	78.9	21 of 227	90.7%	★★★★★
2006	76.8	33 of 226	85.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	26 of 72	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.3	22 of 106	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	10 of 146	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	64.7	52 of 150	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	64 of 137	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.8	45 of 156	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	49 of 147	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	98.5	1 of 56	98.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	74.2	21 of 92	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	10 of 144	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	88.1	3 of 118	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	51.4	52 of 115	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	64 of 123	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.7	47 of 120	60.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	24 of 72	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.0	20 of 106	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	20 of 156	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	29 of 160	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	48.8	72 of 144	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.6	79 of 153	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.7	56 of 141	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	78.3	12 of 70	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	11 of 46	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	46.4	24 of 52	53.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	43 of 94	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.7	22 of 217	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	65.7	62 of 234	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	41.3	127 of 204	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	104 of 222	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	88 of 203	56.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)98th percentile+15 vs school

Special Education (2023)83rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)77th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)67th percentile~ school

Female (2025)64th percentile~ school

White (2025)54th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+5 vs state

Mathematics75%+17 vs state

English Language Arts70%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly Middle School	Public	6-8	13801 Amberly Rd	Waverly	68462	Lancaster County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 786-2348	512	38	13.4	18.6%	96 (18.8%)	2 (0.4%)	410 (80.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	70	46^th of 133 public middle schools	65.4%		78	33^rd of 200 public middle schools	83.5%	13	65.2	69.7	75.3	70.3	75.0	73.1	76.4	74.9	84.6	84.6	$14,514	$255	$12,604
Mickle Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 N 67th St	Lincoln	68507	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1216	705	47	14.8	44.7%	493 (69.9%)	32 (4.5%)	97 (13.8%)	21 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.1%)	35.8	93^rd of 133 public middle schools	30.1%		40.5	133^rd of 200 public middle schools	33.5%	40	58.2	54.0	65.0	58.9	56.2	44.4	65.9	55.3	78.5	78.5	$14,999	$248	$12,775
Dawes Middle School	Public	6-8	5130 Colfax Street	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1211	395	36	11.0		207 (52.4%)	39 (9.9%)	84 (21.3%)	14 (3.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (11.9%)	18.6	111^th of 133 public middle schools	16.5%		14.1	182^nd of 200 public middle schools	9.0%	71	39.9	55.6	56.9	50.4	38.4	44.8	50.4	44.3	71.5	71.5	$21,430	$2,024	$16,051
Culler Middle School	Public	6-8	5201 Vine St	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1210	677	64	10.5		274 (40.5%)	103 (15.2%)	186 (27.5%)	45 (6.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.5%)	1.1	130^th of 133 public middle schools	2.3%		1.7	191^st of 200 public middle schools	4.5%	61	24.5	25.3	35.9	28.8		20.8	27.2	21.3	46.9	46.9	$17,516	$1,388	$13,907
Lefler Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 S 48th St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1215	584	46	12.7		299 (51.2%)	53 (9.1%)	110 (18.8%)	35 (6.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (13.9%)	23.4	109^th of 133 public middle schools	18.0%		36.3	142^nd of 200 public middle schools	29.0%	33	59.8	52.0	58.1	56.5	57.5	40.1	47.6	48.0	67.5	67.5	$18,390	$1,271	$14,130
Goodrich Middle School	Public	6-8	4600 Lewis Avenue	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1213	849	67	12.7		331 (39.0%)	113 (13.3%)	244 (28.7%)	55 (6.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (12.0%)	6.2	122^nd of 133 public middle schools	8.3%		8.8	188^th of 200 public middle schools	6.0%	66	39.9	40.9	45.1	42.1	34.1	39.8	36.0	36.5	60.3	60.3	$15,961	$1,313	$12,503
Lux Middle School	Public	6-8	7800 High St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1220	803	50	16.2	19.7%	635 (79.1%)	13 (1.6%)	62 (7.7%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.8%)	75.4	33^rd of 133 public middle schools	75.2%		80.1	26^th of 200 public middle schools	87.0%	7	71.3	81.1	72.9	75.4	70.9	76.3	72.9	73.5	91.0	91.0	$14,708	$176	$12,363
Nuernberger Education Center	Public	6-8	1801 S 40th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1255	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middle School Student Support Program	Public	6-8	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
School Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Penrose Drive	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1222	1,006	64	15.8	44.4%	607 (60.3%)	86 (8.5%)	132 (13.1%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	115 (11.4%)	28	99^th of 133 public middle schools	25.6%		34.6	149^th of 200 public middle schools	25.5%	50	61.2	52.3	57.3	56.9	49.7	48.3	47.2	48.4	78.3	78.3	$13,118	$176	$11,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly Middle School

How many students attend Waverly Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Waverly Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Waverly Middle School?

Students at Waverly Middle School are 80% Hispanic, 19% White.

Is Waverly Middle School a good school?

Waverly Middle School ranks 46^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Waverly Middle School attend?

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

What district is Waverly Middle School in?

Waverly School District 145

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