Culler Middle School
Tel:
(402) 436-1210
Culler Middle School serves 763 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Culler 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 student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Culler Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Culler Middle School's student population of 763 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Culler 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 Culler Middle School is 0.67, 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 | #819 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 19% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| White | 52% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Culler Middle School is Lincoln High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nuernberger Education Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Donald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Donald D Sherrill Education Cntr - Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK-5
0.3 miles
330 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1924 0.3 PK-5 n/a - Lincoln Nuernberger Education Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-8
0.3 miles
1801 S 40th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1255 0.3 6-8 n/a - Lincoln Riley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
0.4 miles
5021 Orchard St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1164 0.4 PK-5 339 - Lincoln Ecse - Homebased Grades: PK | 492 students
0.6 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994 0.6 PK 492 - Lincoln Pact Grades: PK | 16 students
0.6 miles
5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989 0.6 PK 16
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