Bennington South Middle School

Summary:

Bennington South Middle School is a public middle school in Bennington, Nebraska, serving 510 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bennington Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennington South Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic achievement, with 84.09% of 6th graders, 77.9% of 7th graders, and 87.98% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.3%, 57.74%, and 62.77%, respectively. The school also ranks highly among Nebraska middle schools for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's ranking for special education students is lower compared to its overall performance, indicating a potential area for improvement.

While Bennington South Middle School's academic performance is impressive, it faces competition from the nearby Elkhorn Public Schools district, which has several top-ranked middle schools in the state, such as Elkhorn Valley View Middle School, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, and Elkhorn Grandview Middle School. Bennington South Middle School's strong performance, coupled with its relatively low chronic absenteeism and higher spending per student, suggest that it is providing a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9809 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007

(402) 238-3079

District: Bennington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,733

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 588

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

African American:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennington South Middle School ranks better than 96% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.97. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), African American (4.6%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennington South Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Bennington South Middle School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennington South Middle School is $13,733.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennington South Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington South Middle School 8^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Bennington South 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:

Bennington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Public Schools 7^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bennington South Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.59	7^th	238	97.1%
2024	88.97	8^th	200	96.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.72	27^th	70	61.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.15	8^th	144	94.4%
2024	87.22	7^th	92	92.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.05	6^th	146	95.9%
2024	88.05	9^th	106	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.61	7^th	156	95.5%
2024	88.43	6^th	106	94.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bennington South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.23	8^th	217	96.3%
2024	88.69	8^th	141	94.3%

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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 Bennington South Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	429	23	12	18	1	1	26	510
2024	498	27	16	22	1	1	23	588

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 South 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	510	37.7	13.5	9.4
2024	588	41.0	14.3	11.6

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 South 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	510	37.7	13.5	9.4
2024	588	41.0	14.3	11.6

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 South Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$28 (0.2%)	$11,321 (82.4%)	$13,733

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Bennington South Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennington South Middle School	Public	6-8	9809 North 171st Street	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 238-3079	588	41	14.3	11.6%	498 (84.7%)	27 (4.6%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	89	8^th of 200 public middle schools	96.0%		89.6	7^th of 238 public middle schools	97.1%	1	$13,733	$28	$11,321
Bennington Middle School	Public	6-8	11201 North 168 St	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-3082	426	36	11.8	19.5%	364 (85.4%)	15 (3.5%)	21 (4.9%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	87.8	9^th of 200 public middle schools	95.5%		87	10^th of 238 public middle schools	95.8%	1	$15,202	$31	$12,640
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	18330 Purple Martin Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-5787	366	26	14.0	11.7%	273 (74.6%)	22 (6.0%)	23 (6.3%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%		91.2	6^th of 238 public middle schools	97.5%	2	$16,200	$131	$12,910
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School	Public	6-8	17801 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9399	514	40	12.9	17.3%	386 (75.1%)	14 (2.7%)	23 (4.5%)	61 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.4%)	93.9	3^rd of 200 public middle schools	98.5%		94.1	4^th of 238 public middle schools	98.3%	1	$13,273	$131	$11,527
Alfonza W Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 N 129th Avenue	Omaha	68142	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2340	746	39	19.0		285 (38.2%)	239 (32.0%)	88 (11.8%)	60 (8.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (9.2%)	12.6	185^th of 200 public middle schools	7.5%		10.3	222^nd of 238 public middle schools	6.7%	37	$17,578	$2,019	$13,977
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	14101 Larimore Avenue	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2320	913	51	17.9		412 (45.1%)	224 (24.5%)	119 (13.0%)	47 (5.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (11.6%)	14.2	180^th of 200 public middle schools	10.0%		25.7	195^th of 238 public middle schools	18.1%	15	$16,482	$2,105	$13,105
Elkhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 N 207th Plaza	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2428	638	46	14.0	20.5%	515 (80.7%)	9 (1.4%)	48 (7.5%)	35 (5.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	87.8	10^th of 200 public middle schools	95.0%		83.5	23^rd of 238 public middle schools	90.3%	13	$12,519	$131	$10,848
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	958	58	16.5	23.7%	763 (79.6%)	19 (2.0%)	84 (8.8%)	47 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8	$11,496	$319	$10,219
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	531	41	13.0	6.0%	422 (79.5%)	8 (1.5%)	33 (6.2%)	44 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%		94.3	3^rd of 238 public middle schools	98.7%	2	$12,574	$131	$11,002
Morton Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	4606 Terrace Dr	Omaha	68134	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2480	712	38	18.7		164 (23.0%)	274 (38.5%)	75 (10.5%)	115 (16.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (11.1%)	1.4	194^th of 200 public middle schools	3.0%		1.7	231^st of 238 public middle schools	2.9%	37	$18,459	$2,644	$14,012

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennington South Middle School

What district is Bennington South Middle School in?

Bennington Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bennington South Middle School?

Students at Bennington South Middle School are 85% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Bennington South Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 588 students attended Bennington South Middle School.

Is Bennington South Middle School a good school?

Yes! Bennington South Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools.

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