For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in Cambridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Cambridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
3 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
287 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cambridge School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
277 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
23
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,477 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,477
$15,464
Spending / Student
$17,882
$16,776
Best Cambridge School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 5-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District is ranked #122 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge School District?
97% of Cambridge School District students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge School District?
Cambridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Cambridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,882 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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