Adams Middle School
Adams Middle School serves 609 students in grades 7-8.
Adams Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Adams Middle School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Rankings
Adams Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 904 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #672 out of 904 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Platte School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Adams Middle School is North Platte High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hershey High School (11.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mc Donald Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Platte Mc Donald Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 271 students10
0.4 miles
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7140 0.4 PK-5 271 - North Platte North Platte High School Math: 41% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,223 student10
0.8 miles
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105 0.8 9-12 1,223 - North Platte Cody Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 271 students10
1.0 miles
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7132 1 PK-5 271 - North Platte Washington Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 287 students10
1.1 miles
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7142 1.1 PK-5 287 - North Platte Jefferson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 376 students10
1.5 miles
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7136 1.5 PK-5 376
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