Mc Cook Junior High School serves 324 students in grades 6-8.
Mc Cook Junior High 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mc Cook Junior High School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mc Cook Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mc Cook Junior High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
11%
21%

Black
1%
7%

White
87%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mc Cook Junior High School's ranking?
Mc Cook Junior High School is ranked #378 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Mc Cook Junior High School?
324 students attend Mc Cook Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mc Cook Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Cook Junior High School?
Mc Cook Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Cook Junior High School offer ?
Mc Cook Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mc Cook Junior High School part of?
Mc Cook Junior High School is part of MC Cook Public Schools School District.
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