Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Gordon-rushville 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
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 American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gordon-Rushville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Rushville, NE school district, encompassing approximately 2,248.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 56.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon-rushville Middle School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gordon-rushville 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 Gordon-rushville Middle School is 0.63, 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
#531 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon-rushville Middle School's ranking?
Gordon-rushville Middle School is ranked #531 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Gordon-rushville Middle School?
114 students attend Gordon-rushville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gordon-rushville Middle School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon-rushville Middle School?
Gordon-rushville Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gordon-rushville Middle School offer ?
Gordon-rushville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon-rushville Middle School part of?
Gordon-rushville Middle School is part of Gordon-Rushville School District.
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