For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 289 students in Mead School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Mead School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
289 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mead 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
270 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
19
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,997 is higher 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 $22,201 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,997
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,201
$16,776
Best Mead School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mead High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Elm
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mead School District?
Mead School District manages 2 public schools serving 289 students.
What is the rank of Mead School District?
Mead School District is ranked #203 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead School District?
94% of Mead School District students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mead School District?
Mead School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Mead School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,201 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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