Top Rankings
Minatare School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 141 students in Minatare 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 Minatare School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
141 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minatare 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
55%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
38%
62%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,759 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,532 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,759
$15,464
Spending / Student
$30,532
$16,776
Best Minatare School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minatare High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Minatare Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1255
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minatare School District?
Minatare School District manages 4 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Minatare School District?
Minatare School District is ranked #238 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minatare School District?
55% of Minatare School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minatare School District?
Minatare School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Minatare School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,532 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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