For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in MC Cool Junction 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 MC Cool Junction School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
240 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
MC Cool Junction School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 246 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
#176 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
226 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
15
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,092 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,092
$15,429
Spending / Student
$20,208
$16,737
Best MC Cool Junction School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Cool Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District manages 2 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District is ranked #173 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 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 MC Cool Junction School District?
94% of MC Cool Junction School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Cool Junction School District?
MC Cool Junction School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Cool Junction School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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