Superior Middle School

Summary:

Superior Middle School is a public middle school in Superior, Nebraska, serving 84 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Superior Public Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past few years, Superior Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska middle schools, with a 1-star rating and a ranking of 173 out of 200 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.9% to 26.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in NSCAS tests, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.3%. Additionally, a large proportion of the student population, 52.38% in the 2022-2023 school year, comes from low-socioeconomic status families.

Interestingly, the closest nearby middle school, Lawrence - Nelson Middle School, which is part of the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district, has consistently outperformed Superior Middle School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in NSCAS tests and a higher overall ranking from SchoolDigger. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Superior Middle School may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, as research has shown that chronic absenteeism is strongly correlated with lower student achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978-0288

(402) 879-3257

District: Superior Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,492

Students who attend Superior Middle School usually attend:

High:

Superior Senior High School

Feeder schools for Superior Middle School:

Elementary:

Superior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Superior Middle School ranks worse than 86.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior Middle School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Superior Middle School employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior Middle School is $19,492.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Superior Middle School 173^rd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Superior Middle School in the ranking list.)

Superior Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior Public Schools 164^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Superior Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Superior Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	19.63	193^rd	223	13.5%
2022	15.73	228^th	249	8.4%
2023	10.68	220^th	238	7.6%
2024	18.81	173^rd	200	13.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.14	90^th	115	21.7%
2023	15.00	128^th	144	11.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Superior Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.52	114^th	146	21.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Superior Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.26	117^th	144	18.8%
2023	16.90	138^th	156	11.5%

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Rank History for White students at Superior Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	16.16	190^th	204	6.9%
2022	5.90	229^th	234	2.1%
2023	5.87	209^th	217	3.7%

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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 Superior Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	87	3	4	0	2	96
2022	84	0	4	0	0	88
2023	78	0	5	1	0	84
2024	86	1	3	1	0	91

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 Superior Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	96	8.4	11.4	61.5
2022	88	8.1	10.7	52.3
2023	84	7.7	10.8	52.4
2024	91	7.5	12.0	n/a

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 Superior Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	96	8.4	11.4	61.5
2022	88	8.1	10.7	52.3
2023	84	7.7	10.8	52.4
2024	91	7.5	12.0	n/a

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 Superior Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$100 (0.6%)	$14,875 (87.0%)	$17,090
2022	$319 (1.9%)	$13,979 (84.6%)	$16,524
2023	$312 (1.6%)	$15,309 (78.5%)	$19,492

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Superior 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
Superior Middle School	Public	6-8	601 West 8th St	Superior	68978	Nuckolls County	Superior Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 879-3257	91	8	12.0		86 (94.5%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.8	173^rd of 200 public middle schools	13.5%		10.7	220^th of 238 public middle schools	7.6%	47	$19,492	$312	$15,309
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School	Public	6-8	850 S Nevada	Nelson	68961	Nuckolls County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 225-3371	47	3	17.2	42.6%	42 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$16,608	$134	$12,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Superior Middle School

What district is Superior Middle School in?

Superior Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Superior Middle School attend?

Students who attend Superior Middle School usually go on to attend Superior Senior High School

How many students attend Superior Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Superior Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Superior Middle School?

Students at Superior Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Superior Middle School a good school?

Superior Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

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