WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

532 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waverly Middle School, located at 13801 Amberly Road in Waverly, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the Waverly School District (District 145). The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education designed to bridge the gap between elementary learning and high school preparation. It emphasizes academic growth, student development, and the cultivation of a supportive community atmosphere, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, the school is known for fostering a well-rounded experience through extracurricular opportunities. These often include athletics, music programs, and various clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build social skills. As part of a growing community on the outskirts of Lincoln, Waverly Middle School plays a central role in the town’s educational infrastructure, prioritizing both student achievement and the values of the surrounding Waverly area.

532

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	492
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
492 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.1 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145
Phone:	(402)786-2348
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 181

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 195