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Best Schools in Elmwood, NE
Elmwood, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,822 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Elmwood exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmwood, NE
The top high schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
3. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
4. Weeping Water High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
5. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmwood, NE
The top middle schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
3. Palmyra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
4. Weeping Water Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmwood, NE
The top elementary schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Elmwood-murdock Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
3. Weeping Water Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 143 Students
4. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
5. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmwood, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmwood, NE has a total population of 1,029 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmwood, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elmwood, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmwood, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmwood, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elmwood, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmwood, NE
How many schools are in Elmwood, NE?
Elmwood, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,822 students in total.
How do schools in Elmwood perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Elmwood score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Elmwood exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elmwood
1 of 1 schools in Elmwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Elmwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.