Mead High School

Summary:

Mead High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Mead, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 125 students. This predominantly white school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and even ranking 1st out of 217 Nebraska high schools in 2018-2019.

Mead High School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming state averages on standardized tests, particularly in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 61.54% of 11th-grade students at Mead High School were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of just 33.35%. The school also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 to 9.7 over the past three years, and significantly higher per-student spending than the state average at $24,367 in 2022-2023. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.5% to 35.9%, suggests that Mead High School serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Mead High School outperforms many nearby schools, including Ashland-Greenwood High School, Cedar Bluffs Secondary School, and Douglas County West High School, schools like Elkhorn South High School and Elkhorn High School, which are part of the higher-ranked Elkhorn Public Schools district, also demonstrate strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a decrease in the percentage of Hispanic students from 8.8% in 2022-2023 to 3.42% in 2020-2021, may be an area for the school to address.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 114 N Vine
       Mead, NE  68041-0158


(402) 624-3435

District: Mead Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,367 Help


Feeder schools for Mead High School:

Elementary:    Mead Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
8.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mead High School ranks worse than 74.8% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mead High School ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mead High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mead High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mead High School is $24,367.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead High School 175th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Mead High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead High School 21st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Mead High School in the ranking list.)

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Mead Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead Public Schools 135th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mead High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.70 52nd 226 77.0%
2007 78.29 25th 227 89.0%
2008 72.92 25th 245 89.8%
2009 66.71 63rd 243 74.1%
2010 56.15 116th 254 54.3%
2011 17.66 224th 246 8.9%
2012 27.36 217th 255 14.9%
2013 52.96 119th 248 52.0%
2014 55.01 111th 252 56.0%
2015 52.00 126th 256 50.8%
2016 72.28 47th 255 81.6%
2017 50.54 120th 236 49.2%
2018 44.67 125th 225 44.4%
2019 55.61 108th 247 56.3%
2021 57.34 91st 223 59.2%
2022 36.27 177th 249 28.9%
2023 33.85 178th 238 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.57 92nd 160 42.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 139th 203 31.5%
2019 52.35 99th 222 55.4%
2021 48.36 106th 204 48.0%
2022 32.50 173rd 234 26.1%
2023 36.45 147th 217 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mead High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.38 31st 249 87.6%
2007 63.74 79th 247 68.0%
2008 70.96 51st 252 79.8%
2009 72.43 56th 251 77.7%
2010 62.75 87th 249 65.1%
2011 91.84 13th 252 94.8%
2012 55.27 121st 245 50.6%
2013 67.06 71st 247 71.3%
2014 74.21 51st 247 79.4%
2015 57.89 98th 242 59.5%
2016 90.10 11th 246 95.5%
2017 98.82 1st 219 99.5%
2019 98.95 1st 217 99.5%
2021 88.30 18th 209 91.4%
2022 85.40 20th 202 90.1%
2023 86.91 21st 215 90.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.01 10th 138 92.8%
2023 80.19 25th 136 81.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.19 16th 135 88.1%
2023 92.27 6th 135 95.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mead High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.33 1st 207 99.5%
2021 80.94 28th 200 86.0%
2022 83.99 22nd 196 88.8%
2023 87.26 14th 206 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mead High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 127 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 129
1989 119 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 121
1990 102 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 103
1991 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1992 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1993 112 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1994 109 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1995 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 108 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2000 129 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 127 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2003 127 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2004 150 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 153
2005 159 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 147 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 123 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2008 105 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 97 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 109 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 98 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 100
2012 101 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 104
2013 104 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 106
2014 99 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 104
2015 96 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 99
2016 92 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 95
2017 100 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 105
2018 99 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 103
2019 110 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 117
2020 116 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 121
2021 113 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 117
2022 117 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 127
2023 112 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 129 15.1 8.5 20.9
1989 121 15.0 8.0 11.6
1990 103 15.0 6.8 11.7
1991 112 13.0 8.6 17
1992 112 13.9 8.0 12.5
1993 114 14.0 8.1 14.9
1994 110 13.3 8.3 17.3
1995 112 12.2 9.2 8.9
1996 112 12.2 9.2 8.9
1997 111 12.6 8.8 9.9
1998 124 12.6 9.8 9.7
1999 123 10.9 11.3 18.7
2000 130 12.1 10.7 17.7
2001 139 13.1 10.6 28.1
2002 130 13.9 9.4 21.5
2003 130 13.9 9.4 21.5
2004 153 14.3 10.7 24.8
2005 163 14.4 11.3 27.6
2006 150 14.3 10.5 22.7
2007 127 14.4 8.8 14.2
2008 108 13.8 7.8 19.4
2009 101 13.8 7.3 22.8
2010 113 13.3 8.4 34.5
2011 100 13.1 7.6 23
2012 104 12.1 8.5 28.8
2013 106 12.3 8.5 33
2014 104 12.5 8.3 31.7
2015 99 12.0 8.2 32.3
2016 95 12.0 7.9 36.8
2017 105 12.3 8.4 40
2018 103 13.0 7.9 39.8
2019 117 12.5 9.3 35.9
2020 121 12.8 9.4 34.7
2021 117 12.8 9.0 35.9
2022 127 13.6 9.2 31.5
2023 125 12.8 9.7 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mead High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 129 15.1 8.5 20.9
1989 121 15.0 8.0 11.6
1990 103 15.0 6.8 11.7
1991 112 13.0 8.6 17
1992 112 13.9 8.0 12.5
1993 114 14.0 8.1 14.9
1994 110 13.3 8.3 17.3
1995 112 12.2 9.2 8.9
1996 112 12.2 9.2 8.9
1997 111 12.6 8.8 9.9
1998 124 12.6 9.8 9.7
1999 123 10.9 11.3 18.7
2000 130 12.1 10.7 17.7
2001 139 13.1 10.6 28.1
2002 130 13.9 9.4 21.5
2003 130 13.9 9.4 21.5
2004 153 14.3 10.7 24.8
2005 163 14.4 11.3 27.6
2006 150 14.3 10.5 22.7
2007 127 14.4 8.8 14.2
2008 108 13.8 7.8 19.4
2009 101 13.8 7.3 22.8
2010 113 13.3 8.4 34.5
2011 100 13.1 7.6 23
2012 104 12.1 8.5 28.8
2013 106 12.3 8.5 33
2014 104 12.5 8.3 31.7
2015 99 12.0 8.2 32.3
2016 95 12.0 7.9 36.8
2017 105 12.3 8.4 40
2018 103 13.0 7.9 39.8
2019 117 12.5 9.3 35.9
2020 121 12.8 9.4 34.7
2021 117 12.8 9.0 35.9
2022 127 13.6 9.2 31.5
2023 125 12.8 9.7 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mead High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $265 (1.2%) $18,974 (85.3%) $22,243
2020 $513 (2.3%) $18,457 (84.5%) $21,832
2021 $793 (3.2%) $21,272 (84.6%) $25,132
2022 $674 (2.9%) $19,449 (84.3%) $23,063
2023 $235 (1.0%) $19,937 (81.8%) $24,367

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mead High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 178th of 238 Middle schools
 31.1%
Ranks 1st of 217 High schoolsRanks 21st of 215 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mead High School)6458
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)6458
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mead High School)5526
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)5526
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mead High School)6055
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)6055
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mead High School)4755
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)4755
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Mead High School)4759
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Mead Public Schools)4759
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mead High School)92.361.5
 30.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mead Public Schools)92.361.5
 30.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mead High School)61.557.7
 3.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mead Public Schools)61.557.7
 3.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Mead High School)61.534.6
 26.9%
   11th Grade Science (Mead Public Schools)61.534.6
 26.9%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students117125
 6.8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White110112
 1.8%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%33.6%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mead High School

Students at Mead High School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Mead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mead Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Mead High School.

Yes. Mead High School ranks in the top 9.8% of Nebraska high schools.


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