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#222 of 967 schools in NE

Top 23% in state

Mead High School

High School · Mead Public Schools · Mead, NE

A high school in Mead, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

114 N VINE, Mead, NE 68041

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$17,237
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Mead High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mead High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,263

Median home value

$223,500

Median rent

$883/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yutan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–124.8 mi213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mead Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mead High School is listed in MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mead High School

Mead High School is a public high school in Mead, NE, part of Mead Public Schools, serving approximately 132 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mead High School

What grades does Mead High School serve?

Mead High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mead High School?

Mead High School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mead High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mead High School rank in NE?

Mead High School ranks #222 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Mead High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mead High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mead High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mead High School a charter school?

No, Mead High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mead High School a Title I school?

No, Mead High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mead High School?

34.1% of students at Mead High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Saunders County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68041)
939
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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