Crete Middle School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(402) 826-5844
Crete Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
Crete 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Crete Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Crete Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Crete Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Crete Middle School is 0.53, which is more 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 | #697 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 34% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Crete School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Crete Middle School is Crete High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dorchester High School (9.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crete Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Crete Crete High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 575 students10
0.1 miles
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811 0.1 9-12 575 - Crete Crete Intermediate School Math: 42% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 394 students10
0.1 miles
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833 0.1 3-5 394 - Crete Crete Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 633 students
0.9 miles
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822 0.9 PK-2 633 - Dorchester Dorchester Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 95 students10
9.3 miles
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781 9.3 PK-6 95 - Dorchester Dorchester High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 76 students10
9.3 miles
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781 9.3 7-12 76
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