Top Rankings
Minatare School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 146 students in Minatare School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Minatare School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
146 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minatare 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
55%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
40%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,719 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,288 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,719 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,719
$17,314
Spending / Student
$31,288
$17,740
Best Minatare School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minatare High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minatare School District?
Minatare School District manages 4 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the rank of Minatare School District?
Minatare School District is ranked #238 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minatare School District?
55% of Minatare School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minatare School District?
Minatare School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Minatare School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,288 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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