Lewis & Clark Middle School
Lewis & Clark Middle School serves 860 students in grades 6-8.
Lewis & Clark 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis & Clark Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 904 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
35%
7%
White
31%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
Now it is an IB school so it is even more better than before.The staff is very respectful also.The staff really does care about your education.They have really good athletics.I am going to lewis and clark and it my last year here.I soo dont want to leave.
5 5/9/2011
The staff are very respectful to parents and students. High academic and behavioral standards are set for all students. Parent input is welcomed by staff. Great school!
5 2/23/2011
It;s very friendly to all visitors,students and staff.
5 1/31/2011
I went to Lewis and Clark in the early 70's. It was a very fun and good educational time of my life. Many good memories. Marla Hurt Kaufman
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