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Minden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 522 students in Minden School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
Public Elementary Schools in Minden School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
685 Schools
# Students
794 Students
209,539 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
15,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minden 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,310 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,540 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,310
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,540
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Minden School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
C L Jones Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Gr: 4-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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