Scott Middle School
Tel:
(402) 436-1218
Scott Middle School serves 1,146 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Scott Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Scott Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Scott Middle School's student population of 1,146 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,146 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scott Middle School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Scott Middle School is 0.31, 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 | #43 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scott Middle School is Southwest High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pound Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 827 students
0.3 miles
7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1121 0.3 PK-5 827 - Lincoln Southwest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,946 student
0.6 miles
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306 0.6 9-12 1,946 - Lincoln Cavett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 692 students
1.2 miles
7701 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1131 1.2 PK-5 692 - Lincoln Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
1.3 miles
5230 Tipperary Trail
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1142 1.3 PK-5 560 - Lincoln Pathfinder Ed Prg-lancaster Co Alternative School
1.8 miles
1200 Radcliff St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817 1.8 n/a n/a
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