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Lakeview Community Schools


At a glance
73rdof 118 Nebraska districts▲ 32
Better than 38% of Nebraska districts
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601-8841
·(402) 563-2345·All Nebraska district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 38.1% of districts
4
Schools
1,037
Students
Top rankedLakeview High School42nd of 146 Nebraska high schools
Biggest riser
Lakeview High School up 59 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Lakeview Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools.

Among the standout schools in the district is Lakeview High School, which is ranked 42nd out of 146 Nebraska high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate. The school also outperforms the state and district averages in ACT proficiency for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Another top-performing school is Shell Creek Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Nebraska elementary schools over the past 3 years and outperforms the state and district averages in NSCAS proficiency for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

However, the district also faces some challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there are disparities in student populations, with Platte Center Elementary School having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 51.92%, while Shell Creek Elementary School has the lowest at 31.79%. The district's spending per student also varies, with Lakeview High School having the highest at $18,711 and Shell Creek Elementary School having the lowest at $14,247.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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