For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in South Platte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in South Platte School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
230 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Platte 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
16%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,635 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,965 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,635
$15,464
Spending / Student
$18,965
$16,776
Best South Platte School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Platte School District?
South Platte School District manages 2 public schools serving 230 students.
What is the rank of South Platte School District?
South Platte School District is ranked #232 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Platte School District?
80% of South Platte School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Platte School District?
South Platte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is South Platte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,965 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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