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Ainsworth Middle School

Summary:

Ainsworth Middle School is a public middle school in Ainsworth, Nebraska, serving 116 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Ainsworth Community Schools district, which is ranked 123 out of 182 districts in the state.

Ainsworth Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 62.5% to 72.41% in ELA and 46% to 82.76% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.43% to 62.77% in ELA and 55.38% to 61.1% in Mathematics. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking between 59 and 85 out of 200-249 Nebraska middle schools, with a 4-star rating in recent years. The school's female and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups have shown particularly strong performance, while the white student subgroup has had more mixed results.

However, Ainsworth Middle School has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 10.1% in 2020-2021 to 21.5% in 2022-2023, which may impact the school's overall academic performance and student engagement. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, suggesting a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for students. Overall, Ainsworth Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement, but should closely monitor and address the rising chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 520 E 2nd St
       Ainsworth, NE  69210-0065

(402) 387-2082

District: Ainsworth Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,877 Help


Students who attend Ainsworth Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ainsworth High School

Feeder schools for Ainsworth Middle School:

Elementary:    Ainsworth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  112

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
10.7%
American Indian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ainsworth Middle School ranks better than 57.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.14. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (10.7%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ainsworth Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ainsworth Middle School is $21,877.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ainsworth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ainsworth Middle School 85th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Ainsworth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Ainsworth Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ainsworth Community Schools 123rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ainsworth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ainsworth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.73 142nd 226 37.2%
2007 46.57 148th 227 34.8%
2008 45.25 178th 245 27.3%
2009 22.25 234th 243 3.7%
2010 38.14 190th 254 25.2%
2011 36.54 181st 246 26.4%
2012 45.05 158th 255 38.0%
2013 30.70 199th 248 19.8%
2014 37.62 180th 252 28.6%
2015 35.40 195th 256 23.8%
2016 51.57 132nd 255 48.2%
2017 34.07 175th 236 25.8%
2018 59.50 91st 225 59.6%
2019 45.48 147th 247 40.5%
2021 58.44 87th 223 61.0%
2022 68.88 64th 249 74.3%
2023 71.87 59th 238 75.2%
2024 61.14 85th 200 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ainsworth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 18th 120 85.0%
2019 72.57 19th 123 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ainsworth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.82 57th 147 61.2%
2019 50.52 77th 156 50.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ainsworth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.80 32nd 141 77.3%
2019 48.86 86th 153 43.8%
2021 45.12 80th 144 44.4%
2022 55.88 72nd 160 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ainsworth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.99 81st 203 60.1%
2019 40.75 142nd 222 36.0%
2021 46.43 113th 204 44.6%
2022 59.24 86th 234 63.2%
2023 66.07 69th 217 68.2%
2024 34.62 100th 141 29.1%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ainsworth Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 116 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1996 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1997 130 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 137 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1999 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2000 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2001 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 153 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 153 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 145 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 162 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2006 156 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2007 149 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2008 147 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2009 145 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 142 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 137 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 146
2012 126 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 131
2013 129 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 135
2014 128 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 133
2015 140 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 151
2016 142 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 150
2017 141 0 0 4 5 0 3 0 153
2018 125 0 0 5 3 0 1 0 134
2019 102 0 0 8 3 0 1 0 114
2020 100 0 0 8 3 0 2 0 113
2021 97 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 109
2022 92 0 0 11 2 0 3 0 108
2023 96 1 0 12 3 1 3 0 116
2024 93 1 0 12 3 1 2 0 112

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 Ainsworth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 118 7.5 15.7 16.9
1995 122 8.8 13.9 19.7
1996 122 8.8 13.9 19.7
1997 136 8.4 16.2 28.7
1998 141 7.9 17.8 19.9
1999 144 8.3 17.3 31.3
2000 138 8.3 16.6 39.1
2001 170 12.1 14.0 38.2
2002 155 11.3 13.7 41.9
2003 155 11.3 13.7 41.9
2004 151 12.5 12.1 34.4
2005 170 13.4 12.7 37.6
2006 163 12.6 12.9 36.2
2007 156 13.3 11.7 36.5
2008 159 12.0 13.3 38.4
2009 152 11.5 13.2 42.1
2010 149 13.1 11.3 41.6
2011 146 12.9 11.3 49.3
2012 131 12.2 10.6 47.3
2013 135 12.8 10.4 54.8
2014 133 11.4 11.5 48.1
2015 151 12.0 12.5 51.7
2016 150 11.0 13.6 46.7
2017 153 11.4 13.3 47.7
2018 134 10.5 12.7 50
2019 114 10.3 11.0 52.6
2020 113 11.8 9.5 55.8
2021 109 10.6 10.2 52.3
2022 108 10.7 10.0 37
2023 116 10.5 10.9 35.3
2024 112 11.0 10.1 43.8

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 Ainsworth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 118 7.5 15.7 16.9
1995 122 8.8 13.9 19.7
1996 122 8.8 13.9 19.7
1997 136 8.4 16.2 28.7
1998 141 7.9 17.8 19.9
1999 144 8.3 17.3 31.3
2000 138 8.3 16.6 39.1
2001 170 12.1 14.0 38.2
2002 155 11.3 13.7 41.9
2003 155 11.3 13.7 41.9
2004 151 12.5 12.1 34.4
2005 170 13.4 12.7 37.6
2006 163 12.6 12.9 36.2
2007 156 13.3 11.7 36.5
2008 159 12.0 13.3 38.4
2009 152 11.5 13.2 42.1
2010 149 13.1 11.3 41.6
2011 146 12.9 11.3 49.3
2012 131 12.2 10.6 47.3
2013 135 12.8 10.4 54.8
2014 133 11.4 11.5 48.1
2015 151 12.0 12.5 51.7
2016 150 11.0 13.6 46.7
2017 153 11.4 13.3 47.7
2018 134 10.5 12.7 50
2019 114 10.3 11.0 52.6
2020 113 11.8 9.5 55.8
2021 109 10.6 10.2 52.3
2022 108 10.7 10.0 37
2023 116 10.5 10.9 35.3
2024 112 11.0 10.1 43.8

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 Ainsworth Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $269 (1.5%) $15,309 (86.5%) $17,706
2020 $94 (0.5%) $15,590 (84.8%) $18,377
2021 $242 (1.2%) $17,045 (83.9%) $20,315
2022 $813 (3.9%) $17,092 (81.5%) $20,966
2023 $1,183 (5.4%) $17,704 (80.9%) $21,877

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ainsworth 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 147th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 238 Middle schools
 34.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Middle School)3162
 31%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Community Schools)3162
 31%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Middle School)2379
 56%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Community Schools)2379
 56%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Ainsworth Middle School)8179
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Ainsworth Community Schools)8179
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6870
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Middle School)3743
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Community Schools)3743
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Middle School)5074
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Community Schools)5074
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Middle School)5177
 26%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Community Schools)5177
 26%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Middle School)6381
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Community Schools)6381
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Middle School)4781
 34%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Community Schools)4781
 34%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Middle School)4178
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Community Schools)4178
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students114116
 1.8%
African American01
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White10296
 5.9%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%35.3%
 17.3%

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Ainsworth Middle School ranks 85th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Ainsworth Middle School.

Students at Ainsworth Middle School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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