Top Rankings
Plainview School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 346 students in Plainview 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 Plainview School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
346 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Plainview School District, which is ranked within the top 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
317 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
92%
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:
29
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
27
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,283 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,922 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,283
$15,429
Spending / Student
$17,922
$16,737
Best Plainview School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 W Woodland Ave
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3808
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview School District?
Plainview School District manages 2 public schools serving 346 students.
What is the rank of Plainview School District?
Plainview School District is ranked #113 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview School District?
92% of Plainview School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview School District?
Plainview School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Plainview School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,922 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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