Lefler Middle School
Tel:
(402) 436-1215
Lefler Middle School serves 624 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 55% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lefler Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lefler Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lefler Middle School's student population of 624 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 624 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lefler Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Lefler Middle School is 0.61, 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 | #417 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 3% |
Hispanic | 15% | 19% |
Black | 9% | 7% |
White | 59% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lincoln School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lefler Middle School is Lincoln East High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nuernberger Education Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holmes Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Holmes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
0.5 miles
5230 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1143 0.5 PK-5 415 - Lincoln Randolph Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 460 students
0.7 miles
1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1163 0.7 PK-5 460 - Lincoln Bryan Community School Alternative School
0.9 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.9 n/a n/a - Lincoln Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School Grades: PK | 9 students
0.9 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.9 PK 9 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
1.0 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135 1.0 PK-5 320
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