Middle Schools in Hastings Public Schools

Hastings Public Schools in Nebraska has a single middle school, Hastings Middle School, serving grades 6-8. The school's academic performance and statewide ranking raise some concerns, as it consistently scores below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on standardized tests, and its ranking has fluctuated between the 167th and 196th position among Nebraska middle schools over the past few years.

Despite higher spending per student at $14,139, which is above the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, Hastings Public Schools' middle school has an overall rating of just 1 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to focus on more targeted and effective use of resources to improve student outcomes.

Another factor that may contribute to the school's academic challenges is its relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.18% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the educational needs of this student population.