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Harvard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 194 students in Harvard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Harvard School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
194 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harvard School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
38%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,268 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,222 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,268
$15,371
Spending / Student
$26,222
$16,674
Best Harvard School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harvard High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Harvard Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harvard School District?
Harvard School District manages 3 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the rank of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District is ranked #235 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard School District?
61% of Harvard School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Harvard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,222 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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