Top Rankings
MC Cook School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,386 students in MC Cook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in MC Cook School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1,386 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
MC Cook School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
22%
# Black Students
13 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,204 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
110
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,416 in this school district is less 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 $13,424 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,416
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,424
$16,776
Best MC Cook School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 W 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Grades: 4-5
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Cook Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Mc Cook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Cook School District?
MC Cook School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,386 students.
What is the rank of MC Cook School District?
MC Cook School District is ranked #33 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MC Cook School District?
87% of MC Cook School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Cook School District?
MC Cook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Cook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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