Serving 127 students in grades 7-12, Mead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mead High School's student population of 127 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mead High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mead High School's ranking?
Mead High School is ranked #546 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Mead High School often compared to?
Mead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wahoo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mead High School?
The graduation rate of Mead High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mead High School?
127 students attend Mead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mead High School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead High School?
Mead High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mead High School offer ?
Mead High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mead High School part of?
Mead High School is part of Mead Public Schools School District.
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