Lake Minatare School

280548 County Road K
Minatare, NE 69356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Minatare School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in NE
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Minatare School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Lake Minatare School's student population of 83 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Minatare School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Minatare School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#80 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Minatare School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Minatare School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Minatare School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Minatare School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Minatare School's ranking?
Lake Minatare School is ranked #80 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lake Minatare School?
83 students attend Lake Minatare School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Minatare School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Minatare School?
Lake Minatare School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Minatare School offer ?
Lake Minatare School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Minatare School part of?
Lake Minatare School is part of Scottsbluff School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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