Scottsbluff School District

1722 1st Avenue
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1609
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Scottsbluff School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,420 students in Scottsbluff School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Scottsbluff School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
8 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
3,420 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Scottsbluff 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 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#184 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
62%
58%
40%
47%
54%
62%
89%
87%
(2022-23)
25.9%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
48%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,417 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,018
$15,379
Spending / Student
$13,417
$16,683

Best Scottsbluff School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Minatare School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1134
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2003 5th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6262
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1722 Ave K
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6255
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27 East 23rd Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2214 Ave C
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Scottsbluff Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
313 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1306 9th Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2512 2nd Avenue
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6293
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scottsbluff School District?
Scottsbluff School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,420 students.
What is the rank of Scottsbluff School District?
Scottsbluff School District is ranked #179 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsbluff School District?
48% of Scottsbluff School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scottsbluff School District?
Scottsbluff School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Scottsbluff School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,417 is less than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 89% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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