Serving 90 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelby - Rising City Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 168.5 square miles around Shelby, NE. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby - Rising City Middle School's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby - Rising City Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, & Service
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 #756 out of 901 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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?
90 students attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shelby - Rising City Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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