Top Rankings
MC Cook 51爆料s ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,386 students in MC Cook 51爆料s. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
51爆料s in MC Cook 51爆料s have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,386 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MC Cook 51爆料s, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,416
$15,484
Spending / Student
$13,424
$16,797
Best MC Cook 51爆料s 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W 3rd St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5681
Gr: PK-3 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mc Cook Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976
Gr: 4-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MC Cook 51爆料s?
MC Cook 51爆料s manages 4 public schools serving 1,386 students.
What is the rank of MC Cook 51爆料s?
MC Cook 51爆料s is ranked #57 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MC Cook 51爆料s?
87% of MC Cook 51爆料s students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MC Cook 51爆料s?
MC Cook 51爆料s has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is MC Cook 51爆料s's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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