Lewis & Clark Middle School
Lewis & Clark Middle School serves 527 students in grades 7-8.
Lewis & Clark Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis & Clark Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 904 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 904 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
6%
7%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
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