Centennial Middle School

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Centennial Middle School ranks 71 st of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Centennial Middle School is a public middle school in Utica, Nebraska, serving 100 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Centennial Public Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating.

Centennial Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in NSCAS test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, the school's 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 66%, compared to the state average of 55%, and its 8th-grade Math proficiency rate was 82%, compared to the state average of 61%. The school's female students and low socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 25th and 28th, respectively, out of 146 and 144 Nebraska middle schools in their respective categories. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (95%), which is much higher than the surrounding schools, such as Seward Middle School and York Middle School.

Centennial Middle School's high spending per student, at $23,133 per student, is significantly higher than the spending per student at nearby schools. This could be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance, but it's important to analyze how these funds are being utilized to support student learning and development. While Centennial Middle School outperforms the state average in many areas, it's crucial to compare its performance to the nearby schools, such as Exeter-Milligan Middle School and Cross County Middle School, to understand its relative standing within the local educational landscape.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1301 Centennial Middle School
Utica, NE 68456-0187

(402) 534-2321

District: Centennial Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,133

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 100

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centennial Middle School ranks better than 69.7% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (3%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Middle School is $23,133.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Centennial Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Middle School 71^st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Centennial Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Centennial Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Public Schools 58^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.80	72^nd	238	69.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.47	28^th	144	80.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.57	25^th	146	82.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.42	91^st	156	41.7%

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Rank History for White students at Centennial Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.63	62^nd	217	71.4%

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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 Centennial Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	95	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	100

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 Centennial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	100	0.0	n/a	44

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 Centennial Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	100	0.0	n/a	44

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 Centennial Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$396 (1.7%)	$17,090 (73.9%)	$23,133

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Centennial Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1301 Centennial Middle School	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 534-2321	100	0		44.0%	95 (95.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	66.8	71^st of 234 public middle schools	69.7%					(n/a)		66.0	69.0	57.0		73.0		82.0		72.0	$23,133	$396	$17,090
York Middle School	Public	6-8	1730 N Delaware Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	315	21	15.2	44.4%	257 (81.6%)	5 (1.6%)	39 (12.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	66.5	72^nd of 234 public middle schools	69.2%		64.9	79^th of 249 public middle schools	68.3%	7		64.0	60.0	69.0		71.0	84.0	64.0		78.0	$15,480	$489	$12,634
Seward Middle School	Public	5-8	2401 Karol Kay Blvd	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2986	422	31	13.5	20.4%	387 (91.7%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	84.6	19^th of 234 public middle schools	91.9%		89.5	7^th of 249 public middle schools	97.2%	12	67.0	70.0	68.0	78.0	81.0	83.0	93.0	84.0	92.0	82.0	$14,998	$795	$11,954
Exeter-Milligan Middle School	Public	6-8	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	36	4	9.8	8.3%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		50.0				42.0					$20,038	$348	$18,674
Cross County Middle School	Public	6-8	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	75	8	9.4	45.3%	69 (92.0%)	3 (4.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	94^th of 234 public middle schools	59.8%		74.8	42^nd of 249 public middle schools	83.1%	52		70.0	59.0	77.0			76.0	73.0		50.0	$21,819	$276	$17,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Centennial Middle School?

Students at Centennial Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Centennial Middle School in?

Centennial Public Schools

How many students attend Centennial Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Centennial Middle School.

Is Centennial Middle School a good school?

Centennial Middle School ranks 71^st of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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