Cambridge Middle School

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Cambridge Middle School ranks 42 nd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cambridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Cambridge, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambridge Middle School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th to 166th out of Nebraska middle schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance improved, ranking 42nd out of 200 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the state and district averages, Cambridge Middle School generally performs better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in these subjects. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.9% to 23.2% over the past few years, which is an area for potential improvement.

One notable strength of Cambridge Middle School is its exceptional performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, as evidenced by its 5-star rating in this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies in place to support disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $14,818 in the 2019-2020 school year to $19,674 in the 2022-2023 school year, which could be contributing to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022

(308) 697-3322

District: Cambridge Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,674

Students who attend Cambridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cambridge High School

Feeder schools for Cambridge Middle School:

Elementary:

Cambridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambridge Middle School ranks better than 79% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Cambridge Middle School employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Middle School is $19,674.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cambridge Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Middle School 42^nd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Cambridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cambridge Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Public Schools 79^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambridge Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2017	79.60	30^th	236	87.3%
2018	73.92	38^th	225	83.1%
2019	49.54	127^th	247	48.6%
2021	35.13	161^st	223	27.8%
2022	38.91	166^th	249	33.3%
2023	48.96	133^rd	238	44.1%
2024	75.01	42^nd	200	79.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.88	2^nd	115	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Cambridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.96	42^nd	203	79.3%
2019	42.17	133^rd	222	40.1%
2021	22.65	173^rd	204	15.2%
2022	30.35	179^th	234	23.5%
2023	33.56	158^th	217	27.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2016	97	0	0	4	101
2017	92	0	0	3	95
2018	88	1	0	4	93
2019	88	1	0	2	91
2020	85	1	0	1	87
2021	79	1	0	3	83
2022	65	0	0	2	67
2023	67	0	1	4	72
2024	70	0	0	4	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cambridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	6.0	16.8	45.5
2017	95	6.6	14.3	48.4
2018	93	7.7	12.0	45.2
2019	91	7.1	12.8	41.8
2020	87	7.6	11.4	47.1
2021	83	8.6	9.6	59
2022	67	7.2	9.1	46.3
2023	72	5.6	12.6	44.4
2024	74	5.3	13.8	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cambridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	6.0	16.8	45.5
2017	95	6.6	14.3	48.4
2018	93	7.7	12.0	45.2
2019	91	7.1	12.8	41.8
2020	87	7.6	11.4	47.1
2021	83	8.6	9.6	59
2022	67	7.2	9.1	46.3
2023	72	5.6	12.6	44.4
2024	74	5.3	13.8	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cambridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$265 (1.9%)	$11,076 (80.7%)	$13,720
2020	$297 (2.0%)	$11,707 (79.0%)	$14,818
2021	$160 (1.0%)	$12,548 (79.6%)	$15,758
2022	$640 (3.2%)	$14,667 (74.4%)	$19,703
2023	$432 (2.2%)	$14,689 (74.7%)	$19,674

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 133^rd of 238 Middle schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	29	72	43%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Public Schools)	29	72	43%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	33	47	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Public Schools)	33	47	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	49	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	61	60	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Public Schools)	61	60	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	30	50	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Public Schools)	30	50	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	79	53	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Public Schools)	79	53	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Middle School)	46	70	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Public Schools)	46	70	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Middle School)	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Public Schools)	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Cambridge Middle School)	58	75	17%
8th Grade Science (Cambridge Public Schools)	58	75	17%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	72	20.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	67	23.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	44.4%	2.7%

Schools Near Cambridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge Middle School	Public	5-8	1003 Nelson Street	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 697-3322	74	5	13.8	44.6%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75	42^nd of 200 public middle schools	79.0%		49	133^rd of 238 public middle schools	44.1%	91	$19,674	$432	$14,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge Middle School

Is Cambridge Middle School a good school?

Cambridge Middle School ranks 42^nd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Cambridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge Middle School?

Students at Cambridge Middle School are 95% White, 5% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Cambridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cambridge Middle School usually go on to attend Cambridge High School

What district is Cambridge Middle School in?

Cambridge Public Schools

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