North Bend Central Middle School

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North Bend Central Middle School ranks 64 th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Bend Central Middle School is a public middle school in North Bend, Nebraska, serving 89 students in grades 6-7 and part of the Wahoo Public Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Bend Central Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, with 6th grade ELA proficiency at 63% compared to the state's 55%, and 7th grade ELA proficiency at 67% compared to the state's 54%. Similarly, the school's 6th grade Math proficiency rate was 74% compared to the state's 57%, and its 7th grade Math proficiency rate was 73% compared to the state's 66%. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.01%) compared to nearby schools like Fremont Middle School (53.63%) and Schuyler Middle School (9.23%), and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.84%) compared to schools like Fremont Middle School (66.13%) and Schuyler Middle School (70.07%).

North Bend Central Middle School also has a higher per-student spending of $22,051 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Wahoo Middle School at $14,268, Fremont Middle School at $12,557, and Schuyler Middle School at $14,722. This suggests a greater investment in educational resources and support for the school's students, though it is important to analyze how this funding is being utilized to ensure it is effectively improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016

(402) 652-3268

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,051

Students who attend North Bend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Bend Central High School

Feeder schools for North Bend Central Middle School:

Elementary:

North Bend Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Bend Central Middle School ranks better than 72.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bend Central Middle School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare North Bend Central Middle School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bend Central Middle School is $22,051.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Bend Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central Middle School 64^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See North Bend Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

North Bend Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central Public Schools 28^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Bend Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2017	78.48	31^st	236	86.9%
2018	49.73	114^th	225	49.3%
2019	40.77	159^th	247	35.6%
2021	70.11	54^th	223	75.8%
2022	72.40	50^th	249	79.9%
2023	69.37	65^th	238	72.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.69	34^th	120	71.7%
2021	56.03	44^th	115	61.7%

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Rank History for Female students at North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	39.90	94^th	147	36.1%
2019	26.95	130^th	156	16.7%
2021	56.55	58^th	137	57.7%
2022	58.88	66^th	150	56.0%
2023	49.61	84^th	146	42.5%

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Rank History for Male students at North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.99	55^th	141	61.0%
2019	56.47	71^st	153	53.6%
2021	71.52	28^th	144	80.6%
2022	79.10	21^st	160	86.9%
2023	78.68	27^th	156	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.10	107^th	203	47.3%
2019	31.27	163^rd	222	26.6%
2021	65.06	57^th	204	72.1%
2022	67.60	57^th	234	75.6%
2023	64.51	73^rd	217	66.4%

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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 North Bend Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	96	0	0	4	1	0	101
2016	95	1	0	4	0	1	101
2017	80	3	0	6	0	1	90
2018	91	3	0	4	0	1	99
2019	83	2	0	3	0	0	88
2020	83	2	0	3	0	0	88
2021	96	1	0	4	0	0	101
2022	88	0	1	3	0	1	93
2023	81	0	1	5	0	2	89

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 North Bend Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	101	9.0	11.2	38.6
2016	101	7.0	14.4	32.7
2017	90	6.2	14.4	37.8
2018	99	6.0	16.2	41.4
2019	88	6.1	14.2	36.4
2020	88	6.3	13.8	34.1
2021	101	7.8	12.9	36.6
2022	93	7.4	12.4	22.6
2023	89	8.6	10.2	25.8

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 North Bend Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	101	9.0	11.2	38.6
2016	101	7.0	14.4	32.7
2017	90	6.2	14.4	37.8
2018	99	6.0	16.2	41.4
2019	88	6.1	14.2	36.4
2020	88	6.3	13.8	34.1
2021	101	7.8	12.9	36.6
2022	93	7.4	12.4	22.6
2023	89	8.6	10.2	25.8

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 North Bend Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$27 (0.2%)	$12,562 (77.4%)	$16,240
2020	$157 (0.9%)	$13,385 (77.4%)	$17,304
2021	$235 (1.4%)	$12,114 (74.6%)	$16,245
2022	$340 (1.8%)	$14,250 (75.5%)	$18,865
2023	$363 (1.6%)	$15,723 (71.3%)	$22,051

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bend Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 65^th of 238 Middle schools	37.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Middle School)	48	63	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	48	63	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Middle School)	55	74	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	55	74	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Middle School)	44	67	23%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	44	67	23%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Middle School)	47	73	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	47	73	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	89	1.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	81	2.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	25.8%	10.5%

Schools Near North Bend Central 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
North Bend Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1320 Walnut St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 652-3268	89	9	10.2	25.8%	81 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	69.4	64^th of 234 public middle schools	72.6%		72.4	50^th of 249 public middle schools	79.9%	14		63.0	67.0			74.0	73.0				$22,051	$363	$15,723
Cedar Bluffs Middle School	Public	6-8	110 East Main Street	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 628-2080																			(n/a)
Schuyler Middle School	Public	6-8	200 W 10th St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-5514	401	32	12.7	70.1%	37 (9.2%)	10 (2.5%)	353 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24.9	194^th of 234 public middle schools	17.1%		20	217^th of 249 public middle schools	12.9%	23		50.0	35.0	58.0		61.0	56.0	46.0		54.0	$14,722	$1,279	$11,139
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)	Public	5-6	200 Johnson Road	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 721-2003	658	49	13.3	64.7%	359 (54.6%)	10 (1.5%)	268 (40.7%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.8%)								(n/a)	44.0	40.0			54.0	38.0			78.0		$13,231	$571	$12,061
Fremont Middle School	Public	7-8	540 Johnson Rd	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3100	744	44	16.8	66.1%	399 (53.6%)	10 (1.3%)	314 (42.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.7%)	18.1	205^th of 234 public middle schools	12.4%		19.5	218^th of 249 public middle schools	12.4%	13			47.0	47.0			58.0	49.0		50.0	$12,557	$276	$11,536
Wahoo Middle School	Public	6-8	2201 N Locust	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 443-3101	235	17	13.7	34.9%	216 (91.9%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	71.3	60^th of 234 public middle schools	74.4%		81.6	21^st of 249 public middle schools	91.6%	39		55.0	61.0	80.0		74.0	86.0	76.0		75.0	$14,268	$396	$12,311

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bend Central Middle School

What is the racial makeup of North Bend Central Middle School?

Students at North Bend Central Middle School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of North Bend Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Bend Central Middle School usually go on to attend North Bend Central High School

How many students attend North Bend Central Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended North Bend Central Middle School.

What district is North Bend Central Middle School in?

North Bend Central Public Schools

Is North Bend Central Middle School a good school?

North Bend Central Middle School ranks 64^th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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