For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 289 students in Mead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Mead School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
289 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mead 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,997 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,201 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,997
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,201
$16,776
Best Mead School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mead School District?
Mead School District manages 2 public schools serving 289 students.
What is the rank of Mead School District?
Mead School District is ranked #199 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 Mead School District?
94% of Mead School District students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mead School District?
Mead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Mead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,201 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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