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Minden Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 848 students in Minden Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Minden Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
848 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Minden Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
746 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
8 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
54
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,676 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,243 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,676
$15,508
Spending / Student
$16,243
$16,823
Best Minden Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Grades: PK-3
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Minden High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
C L Jones Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Grades: 4-8
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
427 N Park St
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1666
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minden Public Schools School District?
Minden Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Minden Public Schools School District?
Minden Public Schools School District is ranked #100 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minden Public Schools School District?
88% of Minden Public Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minden Public Schools School District?
Minden Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Minden Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,243 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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