Bennington Middle School

Summary:

Bennington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Bennington, Nebraska, which is part of the highly-ranked Bennington Public Schools district. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in Nebraska, ranking in the top 10-20 schools in the state over the past several years.

Bennington Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently scoring well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the NSCAS assessments. For example, in 2022-2023, 78% of 6th graders, 68% of 7th graders, and 87% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 55%, 54%, and 62% respectively. This level of sustained excellence is impressive and speaks to the quality of the school's educational program. In comparison, nearby schools like Morton Magnet Middle School and Alfonza W. Davis Middle School have significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math.

Another notable aspect of Bennington Middle School is its relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.92% to 19.02% over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the nearby Omaha Public Schools district, where some schools have over 90% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Additionally, Bennington Middle School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 15.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Elkhorn and Omaha Public Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11201 North 168 St
       Bennington, NE  68007


(402) 238-3082

District: Bennington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,202 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
5.1%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details Bennington Middle School ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennington Middle School is $15,202.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bennington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Middle School 10th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Bennington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bennington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Public Schools 11th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.97 7th 247 97.2%
2021 82.00 20th 223 91.0%
2022 87.03 11th 249 95.6%
2023 86.96 10th 238 95.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.72 4th 17 76.5%
2022 85.05 4th 28 85.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.60 8th 52 84.6%
2021 65.44 11th 40 72.5%
2022 78.22 7th 46 84.8%
2023 81.70 8th 70 88.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.25 11th 123 91.1%
2021 72.78 19th 115 83.5%
2022 79.89 15th 118 87.3%
2023 79.52 14th 144 90.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.29 12th 156 92.3%
2021 82.25 12th 137 91.2%
2022 85.98 8th 150 94.7%
2023 87.16 5th 146 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.25 5th 153 96.7%
2021 78.64 17th 144 88.2%
2022 84.85 8th 160 95.0%
2023 84.55 13th 156 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bennington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.71 9th 222 95.9%
2021 78.75 23rd 204 88.7%
2022 85.61 12th 234 94.9%
2023 88.76 7th 217 96.8%
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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 Bennington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 551 17 8 38 3 1 17 0 635
2019 585 25 5 32 3 1 21 0 672
2020 638 27 8 32 2 0 30 0 737
2021 649 27 13 30 1 0 36 0 756
2022 706 36 22 37 2 1 45 0 849
2023 349 20 8 21 0 0 12 0 410

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 Bennington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 635 40.1 15.8 8.2
2019 672 41.1 16.3 9.4
2020 737 45.8 16.0 9.8
2021 756 49.3 15.3 9.9
2022 849 56.2 15.0 11.5
2023 410 34.2 11.9 19

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 Bennington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 635 40.1 15.8 8.2
2019 672 41.1 16.3 9.4
2020 737 45.8 16.0 9.8
2021 756 49.3 15.3 9.9
2022 849 56.2 15.0 11.5
2023 410 34.2 11.9 19

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 Bennington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $69 (0.7%) $8,120 (85.5%) $9,501
2020 $41 (0.4%) $8,179 (87.3%) $9,374
2021 $78 (0.8%) $9,165 (88.2%) $10,388
2022 $129 (1.3%) $8,642 (85.0%) $10,171
2023 $31 (0.2%) $12,640 (83.1%) $15,202

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 238 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)7278
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)7277
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)6778
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)6777
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)6968
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)6974
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)7182
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)7183
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)7887
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)7886
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)7485
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)7489
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Bennington Middle School)8892
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Bennington Public Schools)8893
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672410
 39%
African American2520
 20%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic3221
 34.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White585349
 40.3%
Two or More Races2112
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.4%19%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bennington Middle School

Students at Bennington Middle School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Bennington Middle School.

Yes! Bennington Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 234 Nebraska middle schools.


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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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