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Cozad Middle School

Summary:

Cozad Middle School is a public middle school in Cozad, Nebraska, serving 197 students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance and statewide ranking have been mixed, with some areas of strength but also significant room for improvement compared to state averages and nearby schools.

One key difference between Cozad Middle School and the nearby Lexington Middle School is the racial makeup of the student body. Cozad Middle School has a much higher percentage of white students (75.63%) compared to Lexington Middle School (14.01%), while Lexington has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (75.18%) compared to Cozad (17.77%). This disparity in racial diversity could have implications for the schools' approaches to curriculum, teaching strategies, and community engagement.

Academically, Cozad Middle School's performance has been inconsistent, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others. For example, the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency (41%) was significantly below the state average of 62%, but its 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency (79%) was higher than the state average of 66%. Additionally, Cozad Middle School's statewide ranking has been on a downward trend, dropping from 144th out of 248 Nebraska middle schools in 2012-2013 to 184th out of 238 in 2022-2023. The school's leadership and the Cozad Community Schools district should closely examine these findings and develop targeted strategies to address the school's unique challenges and opportunities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1810 Meridian Ave
       Cozad, NE  69130-1130

(308) 784-2746

District: Cozad Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,797 Help


Students who attend Cozad Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cozad High School

Feeder schools for Cozad Middle School:

Elementary:    Cozad Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cozad Middle School ranks worse than 77.4% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cozad Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cozad Middle School is $18,797.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cozad Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cozad Middle School 181st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Cozad Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cozad Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cozad Community Schools 197th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cozad Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cozad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.68 143rd 226 36.7%
2007 34.83 176th 227 22.5%
2008 40.49 188th 245 23.3%
2009 45.47 174th 243 28.4%
2010 36.30 197th 254 22.4%
2011 45.82 153rd 246 37.8%
2012 45.20 157th 255 38.4%
2013 46.30 144th 248 41.9%
2014 39.10 172nd 252 31.7%
2015 38.20 182nd 256 28.9%
2016 20.11 228th 255 10.6%
2017 15.05 217th 236 8.1%
2018 26.08 191st 225 15.1%
2019 27.68 191st 247 22.7%
2021 41.94 140th 223 37.2%
2022 41.27 156th 249 37.3%
2023 30.94 184th 238 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cozad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.08 97th 120 19.2%
2019 28.36 95th 123 22.8%
2021 44.18 68th 115 40.9%
2022 52.29 62nd 118 47.5%
2023 39.34 101st 144 29.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cozad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 112th 147 23.8%
2019 30.37 123rd 156 21.2%
2021 40.31 87th 137 36.5%
2022 37.73 106th 150 29.3%
2023 35.24 101st 146 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cozad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.13 124th 141 12.1%
2019 26.33 124th 153 19.0%
2021 39.73 92nd 144 36.1%
2022 43.98 97th 160 39.4%
2023 29.44 122nd 156 21.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cozad Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.54 172nd 203 15.3%
2019 29.38 172nd 222 22.5%
2021 41.67 123rd 204 39.7%
2022 42.79 137th 234 41.5%
2023 22.67 186th 217 14.3%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cozad Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1989 206 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 211 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 219 0 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1992 225 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 234 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1994 239 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 227 0 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 227 0 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 208 0 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 201 0 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 211 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 16 238
2000 185 0 1 31 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 184 0 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 190 1 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 190 1 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 192 0 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 195 1 2 33 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 180 4 2 42 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 170 3 2 53 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2008 172 3 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2009 183 3 3 52 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 179 2 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 164 1 1 42 1 0 4 0 213
2012 156 1 1 46 2 0 6 0 212
2013 169 3 2 52 1 0 4 0 231
2014 168 5 1 46 1 0 2 0 223
2015 177 1 1 42 0 0 4 0 225
2016 166 5 0 42 0 0 2 0 215
2017 171 7 1 44 1 0 3 0 227
2018 169 7 1 44 1 0 1 0 223
2019 159 3 2 42 1 0 1 0 208
2020 144 2 2 37 0 0 1 0 186
2021 149 1 5 41 1 2 3 0 202
2022 138 2 4 38 1 5 3 0 191
2023 149 3 3 35 1 3 3 0 197

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 Cozad Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 199 15.8 12.5 13.1
1989 220 14.5 15.1 14.1
1990 230 16.3 14.1 17.8
1991 237 16.2 14.6 16.5
1992 242 16.3 14.8 19
1993 249 16.5 15.1 20.5
1994 260 17.5 14.9 20.8
1995 260 17.5 14.9 24.6
1996 260 17.5 14.9 24.6
1997 233 16.5 14.1 22.7
1998 229 17.2 13.3 29.3
1999 238 16.6 14.3 40.5
2000 219 17.1 12.8 42.5
2001 222 16.6 13.4 35.1
2002 229 16.3 14.0 35.4
2003 229 16.3 14.0 35.4
2004 231 16.3 14.2 36.4
2005 233 16.6 14.0 43.8
2006 230 17.2 13.4 46.1
2007 230 18.6 12.4 50
2008 231 18.8 12.3 39.8
2009 241 18.7 12.9 41.1
2010 228 18.3 12.4 46.1
2011 213 18.1 11.7 52.1
2012 212 18.0 11.7 53.3
2013 231 18.3 12.5 48.5
2014 223 18.1 12.2 56.1
2015 225 18.0 12.5 48
2016 215 18.0 11.9 52.6
2017 227 16.8 13.4 49.8
2018 223 16.8 13.2 54.7
2019 208 16.7 12.4 53.8
2020 186 16.5 11.2 53.8
2021 202 16.7 12.0 61.4
2022 191 17.7 10.7 52.9
2023 197 17.8 11.0 55.3

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 Cozad Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 199 15.8 12.5 13.1
1989 220 14.5 15.1 14.1
1990 230 16.3 14.1 17.8
1991 237 16.2 14.6 16.5
1992 242 16.3 14.8 19
1993 249 16.5 15.1 20.5
1994 260 17.5 14.9 20.8
1995 260 17.5 14.9 24.6
1996 260 17.5 14.9 24.6
1997 233 16.5 14.1 22.7
1998 229 17.2 13.3 29.3
1999 238 16.6 14.3 40.5
2000 219 17.1 12.8 42.5
2001 222 16.6 13.4 35.1
2002 229 16.3 14.0 35.4
2003 229 16.3 14.0 35.4
2004 231 16.3 14.2 36.4
2005 233 16.6 14.0 43.8
2006 230 17.2 13.4 46.1
2007 230 18.6 12.4 50
2008 231 18.8 12.3 39.8
2009 241 18.7 12.9 41.1
2010 228 18.3 12.4 46.1
2011 213 18.1 11.7 52.1
2012 212 18.0 11.7 53.3
2013 231 18.3 12.5 48.5
2014 223 18.1 12.2 56.1
2015 225 18.0 12.5 48
2016 215 18.0 11.9 52.6
2017 227 16.8 13.4 49.8
2018 223 16.8 13.2 54.7
2019 208 16.7 12.4 53.8
2020 186 16.5 11.2 53.8
2021 202 16.7 12.0 61.4
2022 191 17.7 10.7 52.9
2023 197 17.8 11.0 55.3

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 Cozad Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.2%) $12,371 (80.6%) $15,349
2020 $320 (1.8%) $13,876 (79.3%) $17,496
2021 $146 (0.9%) $13,495 (79.6%) $16,953
2022 $436 (2.4%) $13,942 (78.3%) $17,799
2023 $252 (1.3%) $14,483 (77.0%) $18,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cozad 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 191st of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 238 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Middle School)4330
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Community Schools)4330
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Middle School)4147
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Community Schools)4147
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Middle School)4554
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Community Schools)4554
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Middle School)3579
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Community Schools)3579
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Middle School)3641
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cozad Community Schools)3641
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Middle School)3767
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cozad Community Schools)3767
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Cozad Middle School)6748
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Cozad Community Schools)6748
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students208197
 5.3%
African American33
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic4235
 16.7%
Pacific Islander03
White159149
 6.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%55.3%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cozad Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Cozad Middle School.

Students at Cozad Middle School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

Cozad Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Nebraska middle schools.


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