Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Dawes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawes Middle School serves the northeast part of Lincoln, NE, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawes Middle School's student population of 395 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dawes 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 Dawes Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#785 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Diamondback colors unspecified
School Mascot
Diamondbacks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawes Middle School's ranking?
Dawes Middle School is ranked #785 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Dawes Middle School often compared to?
Dawes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodrich Middle School, Culler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Dawes Middle School?
395 students attend Dawes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dawes Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawes Middle School?
Dawes Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dawes Middle School offer ?
Dawes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawes Middle School part of?
Dawes Middle School is part of Lincoln School District.
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