Top Rankings
Osceola Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 234 students in Osceola Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Osceola Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,085 Schools
# Students
234 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Osceola Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
209 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
13
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,385 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,201 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,385
$15,508
Spending / Student
$36,201
$16,823
Best Osceola Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-2091
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Osceola Public Schools School District?
Osceola Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 234 students.
What is the rank of Osceola Public Schools School District?
Osceola Public Schools School District is ranked #65 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola Public Schools School District?
89% of Osceola Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osceola Public Schools School District?
Osceola Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Osceola Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,201 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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