Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School (Closed 2023)

Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School serves 121 students in grades 4-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School?
121 students attend Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School?
Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School offer ?
Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School part of?
Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School is part of Cross County Community Schools.

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