Top Rankings
MC Cook Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,387 students in MC Cook Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in MC Cook Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,085 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
MC Cook Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 246 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,217 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
97
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,414 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,405
$15,508
Spending / Student
$13,414
$16,823
Best MC Cook Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 W 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Grades: 4-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Cook Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Mc Cook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Grades: PK-3
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mc Cook Alternative Education
Alternative School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Cook Public Schools School District?
MC Cook Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of MC Cook Public Schools School District?
MC Cook Public Schools School District is ranked #33 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MC Cook Public Schools School District?
88% of MC Cook Public Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Cook Public Schools School District?
MC Cook Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Cook Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,414 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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