Gretna Middle School
Tel:
(402)332-3048
- Gretna Middle School serves 1,054 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 87% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Gretna Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Gretna Middle School's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,054 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gretna Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gretna Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #150 out of 918 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gretna Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gretna Middle School is Gretna High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beadle Middle School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gretna Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Gretna Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.2 miles
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402)332-3341 0.2 PK-5 553 - Gretna Gretna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1128 students
1.1 miles
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402)332-3936 1.1 9-12 1128 - Gretna Squire John Thomas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 594 students
1.5 miles
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402)332-5578 1.5 PK-5 594 - Gretna Reeder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 607 students
3.8 miles
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402)715-6420 3.8 PK-5 607 - Gretna Palisade's Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 676 students
4.4 miles
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402)895-2194 4.4 PK-5 676
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