Thayer Central Middle School (Closed 2006)

210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
Thayer Central Middle School serves 104 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thayer Central Middle School?
104 students attend Thayer Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Thayer Central Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Thayer Central Middle School offer ?
Thayer Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thayer Central Middle School part of?
Thayer Central Middle School is part of Thayer Central Community Schools.

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