Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, Ogallala Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Ogallala Middle School?
158 students attend Ogallala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ogallala Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ogallala Middle School?
Ogallala Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ogallala Middle School offer ?
Ogallala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ogallala Middle School part of?
Ogallala Middle School is part of Ogallala School District.
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