Serving 120 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Bluffs 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Bluffs Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 62.7 square miles in Cedar Bluffs, NE. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Bluffs Middle School's student population of 120 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Bluffs Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Cedar Bluffs Middle School?
120 students attend Cedar Bluffs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cedar Bluffs Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Bluffs Middle School?
Cedar Bluffs Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Bluffs Middle School offer ?
Cedar Bluffs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Bluffs Middle School part of?
Cedar Bluffs Middle School is part of Cedar Bluffs School District.
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