Paddock Lane School

1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paddock Lane School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paddock Lane School's student population of 409 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Paddock Lane School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paddock Lane School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#666 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
46%
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40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paddock Lane School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Paddock Lane School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paddock Lane School's ranking?
Paddock Lane School is ranked #666 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Paddock Lane School?
409 students attend Paddock Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Paddock Lane School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paddock Lane School?
Paddock Lane School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paddock Lane School offer ?
Paddock Lane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paddock Lane School part of?
Paddock Lane School is part of Beatrice School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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