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#753 of 967 schools in NE

Minatare Elementary School

Elementary School · Minatare Public Schools · Minatare, NE

An elementary school in Minatare, NE where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

805 7TH ST PO BOX 425, Minatare, NE 69356

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.7:1
District spending per student$27,250
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Minatare Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Minatare Elementary 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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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

$70,647

Median home value

$180,400

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minatare Pre-start Pre-schoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.0 mi9Compare →
Lake Minatare SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–54.4 mi75Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Minatare Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minatare Elementary School is listed in MINATARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minatare Elementary School

Minatare Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minatare, NE, part of Minatare Public Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minatare Elementary School

What grades does Minatare Elementary School serve?

Minatare Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Minatare Elementary School?

Minatare Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minatare Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Minatare Elementary School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minatare Elementary School rank in NE?

Minatare Elementary School ranks #753 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Minatare Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Minatare Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Minatare Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minatare Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minatare Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Minatare Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Minatare Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
52
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Scotts Bluff County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 69356)
2,301
Area median age
40.7
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 69356; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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