Minden Public Schools

The Minden Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, serving students from grades K-12. The district demonstrates strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in test scores and student-teacher ratios.

Minden East Elementary School stands out with consistently high test scores, with 72% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 74% in Math, significantly above state averages. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2. Similarly, C L Jones Middle School impresses with its exceptional test scores, particularly in 8th-grade science, where the proficiency rate is 88.89%, well above the state average of 76.11%. The middle school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8.

While the Minden schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the district faces some challenges. All three schools have a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, an area that the district may need to address. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.76% at Minden East Elementary to 35.25% at Minden High School, indicating a need to ensure equitable access to resources and support for economically disadvantaged students. The district should also examine the variations in spending per student, which range from $18,706 at Minden East Elementary to $22,976 at Minden High School, to ensure resources are allocated effectively.