Shelby - Rising City Middle School

650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 89 students in grades 6-8, Shelby - Rising City 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Shelby - Rising City Middle School's student population of 89 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
89 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby - Rising City Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#816 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shelby - Rising City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shelby - Rising City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Shelby - Rising City Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shelby - Rising City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelby - Rising City Middle School's ranking?
Shelby - Rising City Middle School is ranked #816 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School?
89 students attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shelby - Rising City Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby - Rising City Middle School?
Shelby - Rising City Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby - Rising City Middle School offer ?
Shelby - Rising City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shelby - Rising City Middle School part of?
Shelby - Rising City Middle School is part of Shelby - Rising City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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