Top Rankings
Crete School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,268 students in Crete 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 Crete School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
6 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
2,268 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Crete 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,395 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
22%
# Black Students
23 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
744 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
33%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
137
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,855
$15,464
Spending / Student
$14,841
$16,776
Best Crete School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Crete High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crete School District?
Crete School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,268 students.
What is the rank of Crete School District?
Crete School District is ranked #159 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crete School District?
62% of Crete School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crete School District?
Crete School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Crete School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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