Top Rankings
Newman Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 229 students in Newman Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Newman Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
229 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newman Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 246 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,100 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,445 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,100
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,445
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Newman Grove School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Hale Ave
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6051
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newman Grove School District?
Newman Grove School District manages 2 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Newman Grove School District?
Newman Grove School District is ranked #5 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newman Grove School District?
87% of Newman Grove School District students are White, 11% 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 Newman Grove School District?
Newman Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Newman Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,445 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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