Gordon-rushville Middle School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(308) 327-2491
Gordon-rushville Middle School serves 137 students in grades 6-8.
Gordon-rushville 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gordon-rushville Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gordon-rushville Middle School's student population of 137 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 137 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Gordon-rushville 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 Gordon-rushville Middle School is 0.56, 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 | #667 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 17% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 63% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Gordon-Rushville School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gordon-rushville Middle School is Hay Springs High School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hay Springs Middle School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rushville Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 114 students10
0.0 miles
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491 0 PK-5 114 - Hay Springs Hay Springs Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 83 students10
11.7 miles
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434 11.7 PK-5 83 - Hay Springs Hay Springs High School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 48 students10
11.7 miles
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434 11.7 9-12 48 - Hay Springs Hay Springs Middle School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 35 students10
11.7 miles
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434 11.7 6-8 35 - Hay Springs Hay Springs Early Childhood Grades: PK | 19 students
11.8 miles
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434 11.8 PK 19
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