Serving 94 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 25-29% (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 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shelby - Rising City Middle School's student population of 94 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #791 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?
25-29% 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 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School?
94 students attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shelby - Rising City Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 13:1, 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 Public Schools School District.
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