Pound Middle School

4740 S 45th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, Pound Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in NE
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pound Middle School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Pound Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pound Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#264 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pound Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pound Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pound Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pound Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pound Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pound Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
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White
70%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pound Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Pound Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pound Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pound Middle School's ranking?
Pound Middle School is ranked #264 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Pound Middle School often compared to?
Pound Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Middle School, Irving Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Pound Middle School?
727 students attend Pound Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pound Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pound Middle School?
Pound Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pound Middle School offer ?
Pound Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pound Middle School part of?
Pound Middle School is part of Lincoln School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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