Serving 27 students in grades 6-8, Banner County Middle 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Banner County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Banner County Middle School's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Banner County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banner County Middle School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banner County Middle School's ranking?
Banner County Middle School is ranked #625 out of 902 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Banner County Middle School?
27 students attend Banner County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Banner County Middle School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banner County Middle School?
Banner County Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Banner County Middle School offer ?
Banner County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banner County Middle School part of?
Banner County Middle School is part of Banner County Public Schools School District.
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