Scottsbluff Public Schools School District
School District · Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#106 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,908
$4,456 vs Nebraska median
District size
3,445 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Scottsbluff Public Schools ranks #106 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Scottsbluff Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch (8.6/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (8.0/10), and Longfellow Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scottsbluff Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Longfellow Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Minatare School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Bluffs Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Westmoor Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Scottsbluff Senior High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scottsbluff Public Schools
Scottsbluff Public Schools is a Scottsbluff, Nebraska school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,445 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $12,908 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Scottsbluff Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Scottsbluff Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Scottsbluff Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scottsbluff Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Scottsbluff Public Schools
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Scottsbluff
- Total Enrollment
- 3,445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- District spending per student
- $12,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Scottsbluff Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Scottsbluff Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Scottsbluff Public Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Scottsbluff Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,908 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scottsbluff Public Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Scottsbluff Public Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Across schools in Scottsbluff Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scottsbluff Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Scottsbluff Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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