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West Holt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 428 students in West Holt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in West Holt School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
428 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Holt School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,229 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,806 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,229
$15,371
Spending / Student
$19,806
$16,674
Best West Holt School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Holt High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Main Street
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2848
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Holt School District?
West Holt School District manages 3 public schools serving 428 students.
What is the rank of West Holt School District?
West Holt School District is ranked #36 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Holt School District?
89% of West Holt School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Holt School District?
West Holt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is West Holt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,806 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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