Shelby - Rising City Middle School
Tel:
(402) 527-5946
Shelby - Rising City Middle School serves 74 students in grades 6-8.
Shelby - Rising City Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Shelby - Rising City Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Shelby - Rising City Middle School's student population of 74 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 74 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Shelby - Rising City Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Shelby - Rising City Middle School is 0.15, 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 | #235 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 92% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Shelby - Rising City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shelby - Rising City Middle School is Shelby - Rising City High School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is David City Secondary School (9.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shelby - Rising City Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Shelby - Rising City Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 190 students10
6.9 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.9 PK-5 190 - Shelby Shelby - Rising City High School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 129 students10
6.9 miles
650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946 6.9 9-12 129 - David City David City Secondary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 272 students10
9.5 miles
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187 9.5 7-12 272 - David City David City Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 279 students10
9.6 miles
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779 9.6 PK-6 279 - Bellwood Bellwood Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 98 students10
10.3 miles
612 Park St
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805 10.3 PK-6 98
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