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Beatrice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,102 students in Beatrice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Beatrice School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
2,102 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beatrice 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,404
$15,371
Spending / Student
$12,485
$16,674
Best Beatrice School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,102 students.
What is the rank of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District is ranked #140 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice School District?
81% of Beatrice School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Beatrice School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,485 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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