Plattsmouth Middle School
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(402)296-3174
- Plattsmouth Middle School serves 478 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Plattsmouth 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 32%.
Top Placements
Plattsmouth Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Plattsmouth Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Plattsmouth Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Plattsmouth Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 82% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 94% | 68% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plattsmouth Community s School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Plattsmouth Middle School is Plattsmouth High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Conestoga Jr/sr High School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Plattsmouth Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 514 students
0.0 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-4173 0.0 PK-4 514 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 529 students
0.2 miles
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-3322 0.2 9-12 529 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Early Childhood Elementary School Grades: PK | 156 students
0.8 miles
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-5250 0.8 PK 156 - Murray Conestoga Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 368 students
6.0 miles
104 E High St, Po Box 68
Murray, NE 68409
(402)235-2341 6.0 PK-6 368 - Murray Conestoga Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 294 students
6.9 miles
8404 42nd St, Po Box 40
Murray, NE 68409
(402)235-2271 6.9 7-12 294
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