Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, Wood River Rural Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district in Wood River, NE, encompassing approximately 184.3 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone edge, and the furthest point being 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wood River Rural Middle School's student population of 98 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wood River Rural Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood River Rural Middle School is 0.50, 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
#333 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood River Rural Middle School's ranking?
Wood River Rural Middle School is ranked #333 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Wood River Rural Middle School?
98 students attend Wood River Rural Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wood River Rural Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood River Rural Middle School?
Wood River Rural Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood River Rural Middle School offer ?
Wood River Rural Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood River Rural Middle School part of?
Wood River Rural Middle School is part of Wood River Rural Schools.
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