Top Rankings
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 187 students in Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
187 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,465 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,118 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,465
$15,371
Spending / Student
$26,118
$16,674
Best Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Gr: 2-4 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bruning-davenport Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District?
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District manages 4 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District?
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District is ranked #52 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District?
93% of Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District?
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,118 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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