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Harvard Public Schools 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 208 students in Harvard Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Harvard Public Schools 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
208 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Harvard Public Schools, 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%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
41%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
57%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $25,433 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,457 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,433
$15,484
Spending / Student
$24,457
$16,797
Best Harvard Public Schools 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 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harvard Public Schools?
Harvard Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Harvard Public Schools?
Harvard Public Schools is ranked #234 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 Public Schools?
57% of Harvard Public Schools students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard Public Schools?
Harvard Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Harvard Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,457 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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