Gretna Middle School
Tel:
(402) 332-3048
Gretna Middle School serves 667 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gretna Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gretna Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gretna Middle School's student population of 667 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gretna Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Gretna Middle School is 0.12, which is less 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 | #147 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gretna School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 509 students
0.2 miles
801 South St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3341 0.2 PK-5 509 - Gretna Gretna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,258 student
1.1 miles
11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-3936 1.1 9-12 1,258 - Gretna Squire John Thomas Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 569 students
1.5 miles
11221 Northridge Drive
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5578 1.5 PK-5 569 - Gretna Aspen Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
2.6 miles
10325 South 188th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 332-5617 2.6 PK-5 516 - Gretna Reeder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 618 students
3.8 miles
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420 3.8 PK-5 618
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