Adams Middle School
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(308)535-7112
- Adams Middle School serves 582 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Adams Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Adams Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Adams Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Adams Middle School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #724 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 80% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Platte Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Platte Mc Donald Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 257 students
0.4 miles
601 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308)535-7140 0.4 PK-5 257 - North Platte North Platte High School Grades: 9-12 | 1226 students
0.8 miles
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308)535-7105 0.8 9-12 1226 - North Platte Cody Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
1.0 miles
2000 W 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308)535-7132 1.0 PK-5 291 - North Platte Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 276 students
1.1 miles
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308)535-7142 1.1 PK-5 276 - North Platte Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
1.5 miles
700 E 3rd St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308)535-7136 1.5 PK-5 372
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