Is Crete Middle School a good school?

Crete Middle School ranks 122 nd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crete Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Crete Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Crete Middle School?

Students at Crete Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 33% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Crete Middle School attend?

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

Crete Middle School

Summary:

Crete Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Crete, Nebraska, with 477 students. The school is part of the Crete Public Schools district, which is ranked 165 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crete Middle School's student performance on state assessments (NSCAS) is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 37-68% in English Language Arts and 42-59% in Mathematics across grades 6-8 over the past 3 years. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 30% for Hispanic students and White students, and in the top 20% for English Language Learners and Special Education students. The school also has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.5% to 62.62% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Crete Middle School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby high-performing schools like Moore Middle School and Scott Middle School in Lincoln, but it outperforms some other Lincoln middle schools, such as Lefler Middle School and Park Middle School. Additionally, Crete Middle School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.5% in 2022-2023 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333-1936

(402) 826-5844

District: Crete Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,496

Students who attend Crete Middle School usually attend:

High:

Crete High School

Feeder schools for Crete Middle School:

Elementary:

Crete Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.8%

White:

33.3%

Asian:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crete Middle School ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.93. (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: Hispanic (60.8%), White (33.3%), Asian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crete Middle School is 18.3. (See more...)

Compare Crete Middle School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crete Middle School is $14,496.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crete Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crete Middle School 122^nd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Crete Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Crete Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crete Public Schools 165^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	30.95	196^th	226	13.3%
2007	55.72	118^th	227	48.0%
2008	39.80	193^rd	245	21.2%
2009	60.26	101^st	243	58.4%
2010	34.00	207^th	254	18.5%
2011	38.34	174^th	246	29.3%
2012	40.70	173^rd	255	32.2%
2013	45.26	151^st	248	39.1%
2014	39.79	168^th	252	33.3%
2015	46.90	154^th	256	39.8%
2016	48.59	142^nd	255	44.3%
2017	37.71	161^st	236	31.8%
2018	38.11	147^th	225	34.7%
2019	56.72	102^nd	247	58.7%
2021	46.16	123^rd	223	44.8%
2022	44.30	142^nd	249	43.0%
2023	56.32	112^th	238	52.9%
2024	46.93	122^nd	200	39.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.78	8^th	22	63.6%
2019	82.47	1^st	15	93.3%
2021	64.88	8^th	27	70.4%
2023	67.42	9^th	35	74.3%
2024	67.88	6^th	22	72.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.73	14^th	70	80.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	39.75	79^th	120	34.2%
2019	62.22	43^rd	123	65.0%
2021	49.65	58^th	115	49.6%
2022	54.61	56^th	118	52.5%
2023	63.54	51^st	144	64.6%
2024	57.31	42^nd	92	54.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.34	4^th	9	55.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	70.12	1^st	11	90.9%
2022	89.24	1^st	5	80.0%
2023	62.39	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	37.95	99^th	147	32.7%
2019	53.52	71^st	156	54.5%
2021	54.91	66^th	137	51.8%
2022	53.17	78^th	150	48.0%
2023	60.40	67^th	146	54.1%
2024	51.89	53^rd	106	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	36.49	96^th	141	31.9%
2019	57.42	66^th	153	56.9%
2021	36.05	100^th	144	30.6%
2022	32.61	117^th	160	26.9%
2023	50.11	85^th	156	45.5%
2024	50.08	58^th	106	45.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.78	23^rd	56	58.9%
2019	69.01	16^th	62	74.2%
2021	51.73	26^th	59	55.9%
2022	54.91	23^rd	61	62.3%
2023	76.30	13^th	67	80.6%
2024	70.03	16^th	56	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Crete Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	64.01	60^th	203	70.4%
2019	79.01	28^th	222	87.4%
2021	79.46	22^nd	204	89.2%
2022	81.83	18^th	234	92.3%
2023	78.92	31^st	217	85.7%
2024	75.74	28^th	141	80.1%

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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 Crete Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	248	5	12	95	1	n/a	n/a	361
2006	220	4	14	106	0	n/a	n/a	344
2007	218	3	13	105	0	n/a	n/a	339
2008	219	2	10	126	3	n/a	n/a	360
2009	215	1	11	121	2	n/a	n/a	350
2010	175	5	17	141	0	n/a	n/a	338
2011	241	4	12	197	0	0	10	464
2012	230	4	13	221	0	0	11	479
2013	238	5	14	232	4	0	8	501
2014	226	4	14	252	3	0	6	505
2015	206	4	14	256	3	0	9	492
2016	197	4	10	270	2	0	10	493
2017	134	5	7	219	3	0	6	374
2018	151	5	10	266	2	0	9	443
2019	170	3	11	265	1	1	7	458
2020	164	4	8	253	3	3	4	439
2021	148	3	9	242	2	4	4	412
2022	158	3	15	266	1	1	4	448
2023	170	2	15	283	0	2	5	477
2024	165	7	10	301	2	4	6	495

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 Crete Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	361	25.3	14.3	46.3
2006	344	25.6	13.4	38.7
2007	339	26.0	13.0	36
2008	360	26.1	13.8	42.2
2009	350	27.2	12.9	38.6
2010	338	27.5	12.2	50.6
2011	464	33.0	14.0	45.9
2012	479	32.8	14.5	49.7
2013	501	33.5	14.9	52.1
2014	505	36.5	13.8	56
2015	492	36.0	13.6	56.5
2016	493	36.0	13.6	60.6
2017	374	28.4	13.1	64.7
2018	443	29.2	15.1	63
2019	458	29.3	15.6	60.3
2020	439	31.2	14.0	61.7
2021	412	30.0	13.7	62.6
2022	448	30.0	14.9	62.5
2023	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
2024	495	27.0	18.3	59.6

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 Crete Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	361	25.3	14.3	46.3
2006	344	25.6	13.4	38.7
2007	339	26.0	13.0	36
2008	360	26.1	13.8	42.2
2009	350	27.2	12.9	38.6
2010	338	27.5	12.2	50.6
2011	464	33.0	14.0	45.9
2012	479	32.8	14.5	49.7
2013	501	33.5	14.9	52.1
2014	505	36.5	13.8	56
2015	492	36.0	13.6	56.5
2016	493	36.0	13.6	60.6
2017	374	28.4	13.1	64.7
2018	443	29.2	15.1	63
2019	458	29.3	15.6	60.3
2020	439	31.2	14.0	61.7
2021	412	30.0	13.7	62.6
2022	448	30.0	14.9	62.5
2023	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
2024	495	27.0	18.3	59.6

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 Crete Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$596 (4.8%)	$10,344 (83.5%)	$12,389
2020	$677 (5.0%)	$11,274 (83.7%)	$13,463
2021	$891 (5.8%)	$12,901 (83.5%)	$15,449
2022	$1,253 (8.4%)	$12,143 (81.5%)	$14,894
2023	$1,357 (9.4%)	$11,204 (77.3%)	$14,496

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crete 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 102^nd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 238 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Middle School)	54	58	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Public Schools)	54	58	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crete Middle School)	63	59	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crete Public Schools)	63	59	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Middle School)	39	51	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Public Schools)	39	51	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crete Middle School)	41	68	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crete Public Schools)	41	68	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Middle School)	52	76	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crete Public Schools)	52	76	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crete Middle School)	60	67	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crete Public Schools)	60	67	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Crete Middle School)	88	79	9%
8th Grade Science (Crete Public Schools)	88	79	9%
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	458	477	4.1%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	265	283	6.8%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	170	170
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%

Schools Near Crete 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
Crete Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 E 15th St	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 826-5844	495	27	18.3	59.6%	165 (33.3%)	7 (1.4%)	301 (60.8%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	46.9	122^nd of 200 public middle schools	39.0%		56.3	112^th of 238 public middle schools	52.9%	10	$14,496	$1,357	$11,204
Wilber-Clatonia Middle School	Public	6-8	900 South Franklin St	Wilber	68465	Saline County	Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 821-2058	144	11	12.9	34.7%	117 (81.3%)	2 (1.4%)	15 (10.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	27.8	159^th of 200 public middle schools	20.5%		22.9	202^nd of 238 public middle schools	15.1%	43	$12,397	$592	$10,593
Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 Pine Lake Road	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1218	1,103	68	16.2	23.8%	826 (74.9%)	37 (3.4%)	98 (8.9%)	57 (5.2%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.3%)	81.8	22^nd of 200 public middle schools	89.0%		84.3	20^th of 238 public middle schools	91.6%	2	$12,560	$611	$10,468
Norris Middle School	Public	6-8	25211 S 68th St	Firth	68358	Lancaster County	Norris School District 160	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 791-0020	593	36	16.6	14.0%	538 (90.7%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	77.5	34^th of 200 public middle schools	83.0%		77.6	33^rd of 238 public middle schools	86.1%	1	$11,392	$132	$9,833
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	2745 S 22nd St	Lincoln	68502	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1214	828	59	13.9	44.0%	526 (63.5%)	52 (6.3%)	121 (14.6%)	24 (2.9%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	98 (11.8%)	39.5	135^th of 200 public middle schools	32.5%		39.5	163^rd of 238 public middle schools	31.5%	28	$13,415	$894	$10,376
Park Middle School	Public	6-8	855 S 8th St	Lincoln	68508	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1212	784	67	11.7	72.8%	318 (40.6%)	100 (12.8%)	230 (29.3%)	64 (8.2%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.9%)	10.8	186^th of 200 public middle schools	7.0%		13.3	212^th of 238 public middle schools	10.9%	26	$15,853	$2,020	$11,693
Pound Middle School	Public	6-8	4740 S 45th St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1217	719	49	14.5	42.8%	493 (68.6%)	34 (4.7%)	83 (11.5%)	18 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	85 (11.8%)	65.1	68^th of 200 public middle schools	66.0%		70.1	63^rd of 238 public middle schools	73.5%	5	$14,144	$1,023	$11,311
Nuernberger Education Center	Public	6-8	1801 S 40th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1255	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middle School Student Support Program	Public	6-8	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Moore Middle School	Public	6-8	8700 Yankee Woods Drive	Lincoln	68526	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1225	759	40	19.1	9.9%	640 (84.3%)	10 (1.3%)	37 (4.9%)	33 (4.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	82.4	20^th of 200 public middle schools	90.0%		85.3	14^th of 238 public middle schools	94.1%	6	$12,315	$678	$9,581

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