Johnson County Central Middle School

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Johnson County Central Middle School ranks 87 th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Johnson County Central Middle School is a public middle school in Cook, Nebraska, serving 119 students in grades 6-8. Despite being part of the lower-performing Johnson County Central Public Schools district, this school stands out for its strong academic performance and diverse student population.

Johnson County Central Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in key areas like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school particularly excels in supporting female students and students from low-income backgrounds, ranking among the top 15% and 22% of Nebraska middle schools in these subgroups, respectively. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $13,928 to $17,953 over the past few years, compared to nearby schools like Nebraska City Middle School ($13,345) and Palmyra Middle School ($3,176).

Another notable aspect of Johnson County Central Middle School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (25.21%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have lower Hispanic populations (ranging from 0.68% to 21.17%). Despite the school's small size, this diversity is a unique strength that sets it apart from its neighbors, such as Auburn Middle School and Middle School At Syracuse. The school's consistent improvement, moving from the bottom half of Nebraska middle schools to the top 37% in recent years, suggests that its effective resource allocation and focus on supporting diverse learners could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392-0255

(402) 864-4181

District: Johnson County Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,953

Students who attend Johnson County Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Johnson County Central High School

Feeder schools for Johnson County Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook
	Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

25.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson County Central Middle School ranks better than 62.8% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (25.2%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson County Central Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Johnson County Central Middle School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson County Central Middle School is $17,953.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Johnson County Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County Central Middle School 87^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Johnson County Central 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:

Johnson County Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County Central Public Schools 161^st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson County Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	51.57	157^th	245	35.9%
2009	56.72	117^th	243	51.9%
2010	36.30	196^th	254	22.8%
2011	59.08	98^th	246	60.2%
2012	49.32	136^th	255	46.7%
2013	46.18	145^th	248	41.5%
2014	59.54	95^th	252	62.3%
2015	70.37	50^th	256	80.5%
2016	67.25	68^th	255	73.3%
2017	54.09	108^th	236	54.2%
2018	34.24	162^nd	225	28.0%
2019	33.00	175^th	247	29.1%
2021	39.21	146^th	223	34.5%
2022	57.22	104^th	249	58.2%
2023	63.42	89^th	238	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	33.83	90^th	120	25.0%
2019	47.79	73^rd	123	40.7%
2021	63.24	34^th	115	70.4%
2022	74.37	22^nd	118	81.4%
2023	76.24	22^nd	144	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	26.31	123^rd	147	16.3%
2019	29.97	125^th	156	19.9%
2021	39.00	89^th	137	35.0%
2022	67.71	40^th	150	73.3%
2023	83.72	14^th	146	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	51.53	72^nd	141	48.9%
2019	38.95	103^rd	153	32.7%
2021	44.08	83^rd	144	42.4%
2022	51.79	80^th	160	50.0%
2023	58.56	67^th	156	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.89	21^st	62	66.1%

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Rank History for White students at Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.44	112^th	203	44.8%
2019	34.74	157^th	222	29.3%
2021	35.38	143^rd	204	29.9%
2022	49.72	119^th	234	49.1%
2023	52.15	105^th	217	51.6%

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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 Johnson County Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	89	3	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	111
2009	98	2	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	114
2010	101	1	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	122
2011	86	0	2	23	1	0	4	116
2012	88	0	2	26	1	0	3	120
2013	98	0	1	24	0	0	2	125
2014	95	0	0	19	0	0	6	120
2015	77	0	0	21	0	0	6	104
2016	65	0	0	31	0	0	8	104
2017	71	0	0	32	0	0	3	106
2018	77	1	1	38	0	0	3	120
2019	78	0	0	35	0	0	1	114
2020	78	0	1	33	0	0	2	114
2021	90	1	1	26	1	0	1	120
2022	91	2	2	30	1	0	1	127
2023	85	1	1	30	0	0	2	119

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 Johnson County Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	111	12.1	9.2	45
2009	114	9.9	11.5	33.3
2010	122	10.1	12.0	42.6
2011	116	9.6	11.9	48.3
2012	120	9.3	12.8	55.8
2013	125	9.8	12.7	62.4
2014	120	10.2	11.7	65
2015	104	10.0	10.4	59.6
2016	104	10.0	10.4	51
2017	106	10.4	10.1	55.7
2018	120	10.4	11.4	55
2019	114	10.4	10.8	56.1
2020	114	10.7	10.5	53.5
2021	120	9.2	12.9	49.2
2022	127	10.3	12.2	37
2023	119	9.8	12.1	44.5

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 Johnson County Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	111	12.1	9.2	45
2009	114	9.9	11.5	33.3
2010	122	10.1	12.0	42.6
2011	116	9.6	11.9	48.3
2012	120	9.3	12.8	55.8
2013	125	9.8	12.7	62.4
2014	120	10.2	11.7	65
2015	104	10.0	10.4	59.6
2016	104	10.0	10.4	51
2017	106	10.4	10.1	55.7
2018	120	10.4	11.4	55
2019	114	10.4	10.8	56.1
2020	114	10.7	10.5	53.5
2021	120	9.2	12.9	49.2
2022	127	10.3	12.2	37
2023	119	9.8	12.1	44.5

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 Johnson County Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$11,261 (87.4%)	$12,885
2020	$218 (1.5%)	$12,936 (86.6%)	$14,938
2021	$383 (2.7%)	$11,872 (85.2%)	$13,928
2022	$226 (1.6%)	$12,050 (84.0%)	$14,350
2023	$267 (1.5%)	$13,926 (77.6%)	$17,953

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson County Central 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 175^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 89^th of 238 Middle schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Middle School)	45	47	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	45	47	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Middle School)	40	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	40	44	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Middle School)	45	75	30%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	45	75	30%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Middle School)	32	81	49%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	32	81	49%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Middle School)	47	73	26%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	47	73	26%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Middle School)	28	83	55%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	28	83	55%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Johnson County Central Middle School)	79	76	3%
8th Grade Science (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	79	76	3%
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	114	119	4.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	35	30	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	85	9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.1%	44.5%	11.6%

Schools Near Johnson County 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Johnson County Central Middle School	Public	6-8	407 N 1st St	Cook	68392	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 864-4181	119	10	12.1	44.5%	85 (71.4%)	1 (0.8%)	30 (25.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	63.4	87^th of 234 public middle schools	62.8%		57.2	104^th of 249 public middle schools	58.2%	17			47.0	75.0	73.0			44.0	81.0	83.0		76.0	$17,953	$267	$13,926
Middle School At Syracuse	Public	4-8	1430 Education Drive	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 269-2388	305	21	14.3	19.0%	284 (93.1%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	76.8	37^th of 234 public middle schools	84.2%		78.9	30^th of 249 public middle schools	88.0%	7	66.0	91.0	62.0	64.0	75.0	79.0	94.0	88.0	84.0	84.0	97.0	74.0	$14,044	$417	$11,413
Palmyra Middle School	Public	6-8	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 780-5327	148	0		18.9%	144 (97.3%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	48.1	135^th of 234 public middle schools	42.3%					(n/a)			61.0	47.0	71.0			61.0	72.0	57.0		65.0	$3,176	$148	$1,592
Auburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1829 Central Ave	Auburn	68305	Nemaha County	Auburn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 274-4328	190	15	12.9	42.1%	175 (92.1%)	3 (1.6%)	8 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	66.8	70^th of 234 public middle schools	70.1%		71.9	54^th of 249 public middle schools	78.3%	16			61.0	66.0	83.0			62.0	66.0	74.0		78.0	$15,312	$99	$13,448
Nebraska City Middle School	Public	6-8	909 1st Corso	Nebraska City	68410	Otoe County	Nebraska City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 873-5591	326	23	14.2	54.0%	246 (75.5%)	2 (0.6%)	69 (21.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	11.9	212^th of 234 public middle schools	9.4%		4.4	241^st of 249 public middle schools	3.2%	29			37.0	43.0	49.0			32.0	53.0	40.0		50.0	$13,345	$749	$10,723

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