Beatrice School District

320 N 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310-2957
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Beatrice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,102 students in Beatrice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Beatrice School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
2,102 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#189 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
56%
58%
45%
47%
61%
62%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
22.7%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,404
$15,379
Spending / Student
$12,485
$16,683

Best Beatrice School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,102 students.
What is the rank of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District is ranked #140 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice School District?
81% of Beatrice School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $12,485 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,102 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 87% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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