For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 546 students in Battle Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Battle Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
546 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Battle Creek School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,965 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,863
$15,464
Spending / Student
$13,965
$16,776
Best Battle Creek School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S 4th
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-8085
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District manages 2 public schools serving 546 students.
What is the rank of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District is ranked #91 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek School District?
92% of Battle Creek School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Battle Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,965 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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