Shickley School District

104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436-0407
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 154 students in Shickley 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 Shickley School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
154 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shickley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#143 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
46%
45-49%
47%
60-79%
62%
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,571 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,214 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,571
$15,464
Spending / Student
$27,214
$16,776

Best Shickley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shickley Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3085
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Shickley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shickley School District?
Shickley School District manages 2 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Shickley School District?
Shickley 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 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shickley School District?
94% of Shickley School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shickley School District?
Shickley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Shickley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,214 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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