Is Gerald Otte Blair Middle School a good school?

Yes. Gerald Otte Blair Middle School ranks in the top 6.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Gerald Otte Blair Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 476 students attended Gerald Otte Blair Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Gerald Otte Blair Middle School?

Students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Gerald Otte Blair Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gerald Otte Blair Middle School usually go on to attend Blair High School

Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Summary:

Gerald Otte Blair Middle School is a public middle school located in Blair, Nebraska, serving 506 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Blair Community Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gerald Otte Blair Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Nebraska, ranking as high as 13th out of 200 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests is exceptional, with students scoring significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.76% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 62.77%. The school also has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Omaha Public Schools district, Gerald Otte Blair Middle School significantly outperforms its peers on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 8th-grade NSCAS Mathematics proficiency rate was 88.68%, compared to just 21.42% for Omaha Public Schools. This suggests that Gerald Otte Blair Middle School is providing a high-quality education that is not consistently found in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008-0288

(402) 426-3678

District: Blair Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,557

Students who attend Gerald Otte Blair Middle School usually attend:

High:

Blair High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gerald Otte Blair Middle School ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.57. (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 (89.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Gerald Otte Blair Middle School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School is $12,557.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gerald Otte Blair Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gerald Otte Blair Middle School 13^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Gerald Otte Blair Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Blair Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair Community Schools 31^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	77.35	30^th	226	86.7%
2007	82.65	12^th	227	94.7%
2008	73.05	24^th	245	90.2%
2009	68.13	50^th	243	79.4%
2010	75.71	25^th	254	90.2%
2011	72.64	42^nd	246	82.9%
2012	68.07	59^th	255	76.9%
2013	74.33	38^th	248	84.7%
2014	73.87	44^th	252	82.5%
2015	66.33	75^th	256	70.7%
2016	68.42	62^nd	255	75.7%
2017	68.35	67^th	236	71.6%
2018	75.09	34^th	225	84.9%
2019	73.87	50^th	247	79.8%
2021	74.26	41^st	223	81.6%
2022	79.98	25^th	249	90.0%
2023	73.80	48^th	238	79.8%
2024	85.57	13^th	200	93.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.10	12^th	44	72.7%
2019	74.90	9^th	52	82.7%
2022	66.28	13^th	46	71.7%
2023	62.26	23^rd	70	67.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	82.74	12^th	120	90.0%
2019	76.95	13^th	123	89.4%
2021	53.31	47^th	115	59.1%
2022	81.55	9^th	118	92.4%
2023	73.41	25^th	144	82.6%
2024	88.91	6^th	92	93.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	70.11	32^nd	147	78.2%
2019	66.97	40^th	156	74.4%
2021	75.60	20^th	137	85.4%
2022	83.19	12^th	150	92.0%
2023	73.92	34^th	146	76.7%
2024	85.51	14^th	106	86.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.63	26^th	141	81.6%
2019	76.26	24^th	153	84.3%
2021	69.65	33^rd	144	77.1%
2022	73.24	32^nd	160	80.0%
2023	70.34	44^th	156	71.8%
2024	83.66	14^th	106	86.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.34	40^th	203	80.3%
2019	67.67	56^th	222	74.8%
2021	69.47	42^nd	204	79.4%
2022	76.56	35^th	234	85.0%
2023	67.85	61^st	217	71.9%
2024	83.30	13^th	141	90.8%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	541	1	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1999	528	2	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	540
2000	505	2	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	512
2001	486	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2002	517	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2003	517	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2004	534	6	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	557
2005	511	7	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	541
2006	508	6	4	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	514	9	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
2008	525	10	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2009	487	7	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	514
2010	508	6	1	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	537
2011	495	3	3	19	2	0	8	0	530
2012	519	3	3	17	0	0	12	0	554
2013	515	7	3	15	3	1	11	0	555
2014	539	7	3	22	5	1	6	0	583
2015	500	9	4	22	5	1	7	0	548
2016	497	7	2	33	3	1	12	0	555
2017	453	7	4	28	2	1	12	0	507
2018	480	4	3	31	2	1	10	0	531
2019	466	5	4	26	1	1	14	0	517
2020	457	1	2	30	3	1	15	0	509
2021	468	3	2	27	3	2	18	0	523
2022	438	2	2	32	3	2	14	0	493
2023	441	4	2	34	3	2	20	0	506
2024	424	3	2	31	2	1	13	0	476

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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	550	29.2	18.8	10.5
1999	540	32.9	16.4	16.3
2000	512	33.9	15.1	12.9
2001	492	34.3	14.3	12.8
2002	526	35.5	14.8	18.3
2003	526	35.5	14.8	18.3
2004	557	34.8	16.0	17.6
2005	541	34.8	15.5	17.2
2006	538	35.7	15.1	13
2007	539	35.9	15.0	14.1
2008	552	35.7	15.5	15.2
2009	514	35.7	14.4	17.3
2010	537	35.8	14.9	23.3
2011	530	35.8	14.7	23.4
2012	554	37.5	14.7	20.9
2013	555	36.0	15.4	20
2014	583	36.3	16.0	25.9
2015	548	36.0	15.2	24.3
2016	555	35.0	15.8	22.7
2017	507	33.9	14.9	21.5
2018	531	33.8	15.6	23.9
2019	517	33.7	15.3	25.1
2020	509	31.9	15.9	26.1
2021	523	30.9	16.9	27.7
2022	493	31.9	15.4	30.4
2023	506	33.9	14.9	25.7
2024	476	34.2	13.9	27.9

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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	550	29.2	18.8	10.5
1999	540	32.9	16.4	16.3
2000	512	33.9	15.1	12.9
2001	492	34.3	14.3	12.8
2002	526	35.5	14.8	18.3
2003	526	35.5	14.8	18.3
2004	557	34.8	16.0	17.6
2005	541	34.8	15.5	17.2
2006	538	35.7	15.1	13
2007	539	35.9	15.0	14.1
2008	552	35.7	15.5	15.2
2009	514	35.7	14.4	17.3
2010	537	35.8	14.9	23.3
2011	530	35.8	14.7	23.4
2012	554	37.5	14.7	20.9
2013	555	36.0	15.4	20
2014	583	36.3	16.0	25.9
2015	548	36.0	15.2	24.3
2016	555	35.0	15.8	22.7
2017	507	33.9	14.9	21.5
2018	531	33.8	15.6	23.9
2019	517	33.7	15.3	25.1
2020	509	31.9	15.9	26.1
2021	523	30.9	16.9	27.7
2022	493	31.9	15.4	30.4
2023	506	33.9	14.9	25.7
2024	476	34.2	13.9	27.9

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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$20 (0.2%)	$9,750 (87.6%)	$11,126
2020	$106 (1.0%)	$9,700 (87.2%)	$11,130
2021	$69 (0.6%)	$9,396 (87.1%)	$10,782
2022	$07 (0.1%)	$10,643 (88.2%)	$12,064
2023	$75 (0.6%)	$10,973 (87.4%)	$12,557

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerald Otte Blair Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 48^th of 238 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	51	56	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Community Schools)	51	56	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	60	70	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blair Community Schools)	60	70	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	65	62	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Community Schools)	65	62	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	68	86	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blair Community Schools)	68	86	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	55	80	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Community Schools)	55	80	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	60	78	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blair Community Schools)	60	78	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Gerald Otte Blair Middle School)	86	83	3%
8th Grade Science (Blair Community Schools)	86	83	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	517	506	2.1%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	26	34	30.8%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	466	441	5.4%
Two or More Races	14	20	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	25.7%	0.5%

Schools Near Gerald Otte Blair 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
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School	Public	6-8	555 Jackson St	Blair	68008	Washington County	Blair Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 426-3678	476	34	13.9	27.9%	424 (89.1%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	85.6	13^th of 200 public middle schools	93.5%		73.8	48^th of 238 public middle schools	79.8%	35	$12,557	$75	$10,973
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
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
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
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
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	6143 Whitmore St	Omaha	68152	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2360	637	33	19.3		84 (13.2%)	198 (31.1%)	85 (13.3%)	220 (34.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.1%)	1.4	193^rd of 200 public middle schools	3.5%		2	230^th of 238 public middle schools	3.4%	37	$17,945	$2,497	$13,632
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
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
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
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	3802 Redick Ave	Omaha	68112	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2440	660	42	15.9		132 (20.0%)	258 (39.1%)	153 (23.2%)	52 (7.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	0.6	198^th of 200 public middle schools	1.0%		0.8	237^th of 238 public middle schools	0.4%	39	$19,546	$3,564	$13,750

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