Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paddock Lane School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paddock Lane School's ranking?
Paddock Lane School is ranked #715 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Paddock Lane School?
398 students attend Paddock Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Paddock Lane School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paddock Lane School?
Paddock Lane School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paddock Lane School offer ?
Paddock Lane School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paddock Lane School part of?
Paddock Lane School is part of Beatrice ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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