Beatrice School District

320 N 5th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310-2957
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,514 students in Beatrice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Beatrice School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
1,514 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#183 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Beatrice   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beatrice   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beatrice   School District 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.
61%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beatrice   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Beatrice   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
16 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
22%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,250 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
219
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
64
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,610 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,334 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Beatrice   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Beatrice   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,610
$15,464
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Beatrice   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,334
$16,776
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Beatrice   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Beatrice School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,514 students.
What is the rank of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District is ranked #152 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice School District?
83% of Beatrice School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beatrice School District?
Beatrice School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $17,334 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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