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Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Summary:

Wauneta Palisade Middle School is a small public middle school in Wauneta, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 52. Despite its small size, this school has consistently outperformed the state average on academic assessments, with proficiency rates as high as 71% in English Language Arts, 70% in 7th grade Math, 67% in 8th grade Math, and 71% in 8th grade Science.

One of the school's most impressive achievements is its ability to support students from low-income backgrounds. With 75% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Wauneta Palisade Middle School has managed to rank 15th out of 144 Nebraska middle schools for this subgroup, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and ensuring all students have the resources they need to succeed. The school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,136 to $27,825 in recent years, suggests it is effectively utilizing its resources to provide a quality education.

Another factor contributing to the school's success may be its low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 10.2 to 17.7 in recent years. This smaller class size likely allows for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Wauneta Palisade Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution that is able to overcome socioeconomic challenges and provide an excellent education to its students, making it a model for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 214 W Wichita St
       Wauneta, NE  69045-0368

(308) 394-5650

District: Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,060 Help


Students who attend Wauneta Palisade Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wauneta-Palisade High School

Feeder schools for Wauneta Palisade Middle School:

Elementary:    Palisade Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wauneta Palisade Middle School ranks better than 56% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wauneta Palisade Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wauneta Palisade Middle School is $21,060.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wauneta Palisade Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauneta Palisade Middle School 103rd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wauneta Palisade Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools 95th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wauneta Palisade Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.91 195th 226 13.7%
2007 64.74 75th 227 67.0%
2008 52.36 151st 245 38.4%
2009 55.08 125th 243 48.6%
2010 67.66 58th 254 77.2%
2011 50.88 133rd 246 45.9%
2012 32.33 209th 255 18.0%
2013 21.55 226th 248 8.9%
2014 26.13 216th 252 14.3%
2015 9.62 243rd 256 5.1%
2016 23.99 218th 255 14.5%
2017 10.80 222nd 236 5.9%
2021 16.23 200th 223 10.3%
2022 51.70 120th 249 51.8%
2023 58.71 105th 238 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.14 15th 144 89.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.70 89th 160 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.52 196th 204 3.9%
2022 45.04 128th 234 45.3%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wauneta Palisade Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1994 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1995 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 51 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1998 55 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1999 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2000 49 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2001 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2002 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2005 50 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 48 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2007 36 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2008 24 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2009 23 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2010 24 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2011 19 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 22
2012 23 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 24
2013 50 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 55
2014 56 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 60
2015 53 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 57
2016 57 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 62
2017 58 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 66
2018 66 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 76
2019 46 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 53
2020 41 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 43
2021 50 0 0 5 2 0 2 0 59
2022 51 0 0 6 2 0 2 0 61
2023 44 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 52

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 Wauneta Palisade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 53 4.4 12.0 30.2
1994 53 4.3 12.3 34
1995 51 4.5 11.3 31.4
1996 51 4.5 11.3 31.4
1997 53 4.5 11.8 22.6
1998 56 4.5 12.4 35.7
1999 52 2.8 18.6 46.2
2000 50 2.8 17.9 52
2001 46 2.8 16.4 69.6
2002 42 3.7 11.4 35.7
2003 42 3.7 11.4 35.7
2004 46 3.8 12.1 50
2005 51 3.5 14.6 43.1
2006 52 4.1 12.7 53.8
2007 40 4.2 9.5 55
2008 27 3.3 8.2 55.6
2009 24 3.5 6.9 41.7
2010 26 2.8 9.0 26.9
2011 22 2.9 7.5 68.2
2012 24 2.6 9.0 79.2
2013 55 6.1 8.9 50.9
2014 60 5.4 10.9 61.7
2015 57 6.0 9.5 45.6
2016 62 7.0 8.8 46.8
2017 66 5.3 12.4 50
2018 76 4.1 18.1 65.8
2019 53 4.0 13.1 69.8
2020 43 3.0 14.1 74.4
2021 59 3.3 17.7 59.3
2022 61 5.9 10.2 26.2
2023 52 3.9 13.1 75

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 Wauneta Palisade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 53 4.4 12.0 30.2
1994 53 4.3 12.3 34
1995 51 4.5 11.3 31.4
1996 51 4.5 11.3 31.4
1997 53 4.5 11.8 22.6
1998 56 4.5 12.4 35.7
1999 52 2.8 18.6 46.2
2000 50 2.8 17.9 52
2001 46 2.8 16.4 69.6
2002 42 3.7 11.4 35.7
2003 42 3.7 11.4 35.7
2004 46 3.8 12.1 50
2005 51 3.5 14.6 43.1
2006 52 4.1 12.7 53.8
2007 40 4.2 9.5 55
2008 27 3.3 8.2 55.6
2009 24 3.5 6.9 41.7
2010 26 2.8 9.0 26.9
2011 22 2.9 7.5 68.2
2012 24 2.6 9.0 79.2
2013 55 6.1 8.9 50.9
2014 60 5.4 10.9 61.7
2015 57 6.0 9.5 45.6
2016 62 7.0 8.8 46.8
2017 66 5.3 12.4 50
2018 76 4.1 18.1 65.8
2019 53 4.0 13.1 69.8
2020 43 3.0 14.1 74.4
2021 59 3.3 17.7 59.3
2022 61 5.9 10.2 26.2
2023 52 3.9 13.1 75

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wauneta Palisade Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $11,055 (88.1%) $12,543
2020 $10 (0.0%) $24,169 (86.9%) $27,825
2021 $1,587 (10.5%) $12,288 (81.2%) $15,136
2022 $2,846 (15.1%) $14,402 (76.6%) $18,802
2023 $1,157 (5.5%) $18,099 (85.9%) $21,060

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wauneta Palisade 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wauneta Palisade Middle School)3743
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools)3743
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4944
 5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wauneta Palisade Middle School)5024
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools)5024
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5545
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5352
 1.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4644
 4.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%75%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauneta Palisade Middle School

Students who attend Wauneta Palisade Middle School usually go on to attend Wauneta-Palisade High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Wauneta Palisade Middle School.

Students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Wauneta Palisade Middle School ranks 103rd of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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