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Scott Middle School vs. Lux Middle School

Should you attend Scott Middle School or Lux Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Scott Middle School
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lux Middle School
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,103 students in grades 6-8, Scott Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Lux Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,103 students
808 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lux Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lux Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lux Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lux Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#106 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
#137 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lux Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NE)
64%
(Top 20% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lux Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in NE)
66%
(Top 20% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lux Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 20% in NE)
79%
(Top 30% in NE)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scott Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lux Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
336
289
Grade 7 Students
353
264
Grade 8 Students
414
255

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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