Serving 471 students in grades 6-8, Crete Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crete Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Crete, NE, encompassing approximately 191 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 12.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crete Middle School's student population of 471 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crete Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crete Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crete Middle School's ranking?
Crete Middle School is ranked #545 out of 901 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Crete Middle School?
471 students attend Crete Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Crete Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete Middle School?
Crete Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crete Middle School offer ?
Crete Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crete Middle School part of?
Crete Middle School is part of Crete School District.
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