For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in MC Cool Junction 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 MC Cool Junction School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
247 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MC Cool Junction 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,551 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,636 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,551
$15,379
Spending / Student
$19,636
$16,683
Best MC Cool Junction School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District manages 2 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District is ranked #158 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.
What is the racial composition of students in MC Cool Junction School District?
95% of MC Cool Junction School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Cool Junction School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,636 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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