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Minden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 794 students in Minden 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 Minden School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
794 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minden 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,810 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,348 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,810
$15,371
Spending / Student
$17,348
$16,674
Best Minden School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minden East Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N Minden Ave
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2460
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
C L Jones Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W 3rd
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2338
Gr: 4-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Minden High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minden School District?
Minden School District manages 3 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Minden School District?
Minden School District is ranked #150 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minden School District?
87% of Minden School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minden School District?
Minden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Minden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,348 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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