Dawes Middle School serves 411 students in grades 6-8.
Dawes 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawes Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dawes Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dawes Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
9%
7%
White
55%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #728 out of 902 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Dawes Middle School?
411 students attend Dawes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dawes Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawes Middle School?
Dawes Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, 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
What school district is Dawes Middle School part of?
Dawes Middle School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.
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