Moore Middle School

8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Moore Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in NE
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Moore Middle School's student population of 651 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
651 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Moore Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moore Middle School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#40 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
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78%
46%
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69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moore Middle School's ranking?
Moore Middle School is ranked #40 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Moore Middle School often compared to?
Moore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lux Middle School, Culler Middle School, Irving Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Moore Middle School?
651 students attend Moore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Moore Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moore Middle School?
Moore Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Moore Middle School offer ?
Moore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moore Middle School part of?
Moore Middle School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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