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Beatrice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,514 students in Beatrice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Beatrice School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
1,514 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beatrice 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,610 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,334 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,610
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,334
$16,776
Best Beatrice School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,514 students.
What is the rank of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District is ranked #152 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice School District?
83% of Beatrice School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Beatrice School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,334 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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