Cozad Middle School

1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cozad Middle School serves 191 students in grades 6-8.
Cozad Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cozad Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cozad Middle School's student population of 191 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Cozad Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cozad Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
72%
64%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cozad Middle School's ranking?
Cozad Middle School is ranked #565 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Cozad Middle School?
191 students attend Cozad Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cozad Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cozad Middle School?
Cozad Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cozad Middle School offer ?
Cozad Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cozad Middle School part of?
Cozad Middle School is part of Cozad Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/6/2013
Is it true that Cozad Schools have adopted Common Core? If so, why, when the State of NE felt it was not a good for our schools?
- Posted by Parent - fredl

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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