Nebraska City Middle School
Nebraska City Middle School serves 313 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nebraska City 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Nebraska City Middle School's student population of 313 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 313 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Nebraska City Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Nebraska City 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #868 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 73% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Nebraska City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Nebraska City Middle School is Ne Center For Education Of Blind (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hayward Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nebraska City Hayward Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 301 students
0.3 miles
306 S 14th St
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6641 0.3 3-5 301 - Nebraska City Ne Center For Education Of Blind Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.7 miles
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513 0.7 PK-12 n/a - Nebraska City Nebraska City Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 415 students
0.9 miles
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193 0.9 PK-2 415 - Nebraska City Nebraska City High School Grades: 9-12 | 436 students
1.2 miles
141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360 1.2 9-12 436 - Sidney Sidney High School Grades: 7-12 | 258 students
11.2 miles
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731 11.2 7-12 258
School Reviews
3 Great Quality of learning. Teachers are there to help and guide you through the grades furthering you education. Despite the statistics this school is the best i could ask for. Go Pioneers! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Random |
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