Needs Improvement
#873 of 967 schools in NE
Paddock Lane School
Elementary School · Beatrice Public Schools · Beatrice, NE
A Beatrice Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 N 14TH ST, Beatrice, NE 68310
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paddock Lane School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paddock Lane 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated921/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beatrice), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,608
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Stoddard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beatrice Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paddock Lane School is listed in BEATRICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paddock Lane School
Paddock Lane School is a public elementary school in Beatrice, NE, part of Beatrice Public Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paddock Lane School
What grades does Paddock Lane School serve?
Paddock Lane School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paddock Lane School?
Paddock Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paddock Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paddock Lane School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paddock Lane School rank in NE?
Paddock Lane School ranks #873 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Paddock Lane School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paddock Lane School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Paddock Lane School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paddock Lane School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paddock Lane School a charter school?
No, Paddock Lane School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paddock Lane School a Title I school?
No, Paddock Lane School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paddock Lane School?
62.3% of students at Paddock Lane 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (402) 223-1566
- Area population (ZIP 68310)
- 14,381
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 68310; 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
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