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Falls City Middle School

Summary:

Falls City Middle School is a public middle school in Falls City, Nebraska, serving 174 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Falls City Public Schools district, which is ranked 148 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Falls City Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 44.62% to 60.78% in ELA and 40% to 67% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 57.74% to 62.77% and 55.38% to 57.22%, respectively. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade has been closer to the state average. Compared to the nearby Htrs Middle School, Falls City Middle School generally underperforms in both ELA and Mathematics.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance on NSCAS tests for this subgroup has been lower than the state average. In contrast, the nearby Htrs Middle School has a much lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 32.26%. Additionally, Falls City Middle School has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15% to 21.5%, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance. The school has seen an increase in per-student spending, but it remains significantly lower than the per-student spending at Htrs Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1415 Morton St
       Falls City, NE  68355-0129

(402) 245-3455

District: Falls City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,929 Help


Students who attend Falls City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Falls City Senior High

Feeder schools for Falls City Middle School:

Elementary:    Falls City North Elementary
    Falls City South Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
American Indian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Falls City Middle School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.42. (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 (85.4%), two or more races (7%), American Indian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falls City Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falls City Middle School is $16,929.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falls City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls City Middle School 150th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Falls City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Falls City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Falls City Public Schools 148th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falls City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.09 37th 226 83.6%
2007 68.49 58th 227 74.4%
2008 43.44 181st 245 26.1%
2009 49.55 157th 243 35.4%
2010 39.88 184th 254 27.6%
2011 41.61 168th 246 31.7%
2012 45.39 156th 255 38.8%
2013 53.83 115th 248 53.6%
2014 47.52 136th 252 46.0%
2015 40.67 173rd 256 32.4%
2016 42.84 163rd 255 36.1%
2017 47.07 132nd 236 44.1%
2018 35.57 157th 225 30.2%
2019 49.67 126th 247 49.0%
2021 33.15 165th 223 26.0%
2022 31.72 189th 249 24.1%
2023 45.46 148th 238 37.8%
2024 33.42 150th 200 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.66 20th 70 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.79 78th 120 35.0%
2019 56.01 56th 123 54.5%
2021 51.24 53rd 115 53.9%
2022 35.61 83rd 118 29.7%
2023 53.72 72nd 144 50.0%
2024 25.12 74th 92 19.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.30 66th 147 55.1%
2019 49.97 80th 156 48.7%
2021 42.07 85th 137 38.0%
2022 35.61 113th 150 24.7%
2023 49.41 86th 146 41.1%
2024 37.18 73rd 106 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.99 125th 141 11.3%
2019 46.87 87th 153 43.1%
2021 27.34 112th 144 22.2%
2022 32.39 118th 160 26.3%
2023 45.07 92nd 156 41.0%
2024 46.55 62nd 106 41.5%
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Rank History for White students at Falls City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.39 147th 203 27.6%
2019 42.83 128th 222 42.3%
2021 24.44 169th 204 17.2%
2022 24.56 195th 234 16.7%
2023 37.10 145th 217 33.2%
2024 23.03 116th 141 17.7%
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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 Falls City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 193
1989 177 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 187
1990 173 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 182
1991 172 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 179
1992 198 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 205
1993 228 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 220 2 3 3 12 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 213 0 1 9 11 n/a n/a 0 234
1996 213 0 1 9 11 n/a n/a 0 234
1997 238 0 0 9 10 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 257 0 0 6 13 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 276 1 0 2 14 n/a n/a 1 294
2000 235 3 0 3 19 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 207 1 0 5 23 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 195 3 1 3 16 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 195 3 1 3 16 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 192 0 1 1 14 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 183 1 0 1 15 n/a n/a 0 200
2006 185 1 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 182 3 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 181 3 1 1 21 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 171 1 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 160 3 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 178
2011 170 2 0 0 10 0 5 0 187
2012 156 1 0 1 12 0 9 0 179
2013 155 1 0 3 9 0 7 0 175
2014 153 0 1 1 8 0 8 0 171
2015 154 0 1 1 7 0 13 0 176
2016 162 0 1 4 6 0 16 0 189
2017 148 1 0 7 5 0 19 0 180
2018 145 2 0 11 2 0 17 0 177
2019 137 1 0 6 5 0 17 0 166
2020 146 0 2 5 4 0 17 0 174
2021 143 0 2 0 5 1 18 0 169
2022 142 0 1 0 5 1 18 0 167
2023 141 0 1 3 10 1 18 0 174
2024 146 0 0 2 9 2 12 0 171

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 Falls City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 12.8 15.0 18.7
1989 187 13.0 14.3 21.9
1990 182 13.0 14.0 21.4
1991 179 14.0 12.7 19
1992 205 15.3 13.3 21
1993 235 15.9 14.8 26.8
1994 240 15.8 15.2 25.4
1995 234 15.9 14.7 26.5
1996 234 15.9 14.7 26.5
1997 257 17.1 15.0 25.7
1998 276 16.8 16.4 26.8
1999 294 16.6 17.7 42
2000 260 15.9 16.4 43.1
2001 236 16.8 14.0 41.1
2002 218 15.5 14.1 44.5
2003 218 15.5 14.1 44.5
2004 208 16.5 12.6 45.7
2005 200 15.4 13.0 47
2006 201 14.7 13.7 44.3
2007 205 15.5 13.2 48.3
2008 207 14.6 14.2 50.2
2009 190 14.5 13.1 47.4
2010 178 14.3 12.4 54.5
2011 187 14.0 13.2 51.3
2012 179 14.0 12.7 56.4
2013 175 14.2 12.2 56
2014 171 14.5 11.7 57.9
2015 176 13.0 13.5 60.8
2016 189 14.0 13.5 54
2017 180 14.6 12.3 52.8
2018 177 14.6 12.1 55.9
2019 166 13.4 12.3 55.4
2020 174 13.2 13.1 59.8
2021 169 14.1 11.9 58.6
2022 167 14.1 11.8 48.5
2023 174 13.5 12.8 59.2
2024 171 12.5 13.6 61.4

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 Falls City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 12.8 15.0 18.7
1989 187 13.0 14.3 21.9
1990 182 13.0 14.0 21.4
1991 179 14.0 12.7 19
1992 205 15.3 13.3 21
1993 235 15.9 14.8 26.8
1994 240 15.8 15.2 25.4
1995 234 15.9 14.7 26.5
1996 234 15.9 14.7 26.5
1997 257 17.1 15.0 25.7
1998 276 16.8 16.4 26.8
1999 294 16.6 17.7 42
2000 260 15.9 16.4 43.1
2001 236 16.8 14.0 41.1
2002 218 15.5 14.1 44.5
2003 218 15.5 14.1 44.5
2004 208 16.5 12.6 45.7
2005 200 15.4 13.0 47
2006 201 14.7 13.7 44.3
2007 205 15.5 13.2 48.3
2008 207 14.6 14.2 50.2
2009 190 14.5 13.1 47.4
2010 178 14.3 12.4 54.5
2011 187 14.0 13.2 51.3
2012 179 14.0 12.7 56.4
2013 175 14.2 12.2 56
2014 171 14.5 11.7 57.9
2015 176 13.0 13.5 60.8
2016 189 14.0 13.5 54
2017 180 14.6 12.3 52.8
2018 177 14.6 12.1 55.9
2019 166 13.4 12.3 55.4
2020 174 13.2 13.1 59.8
2021 169 14.1 11.9 58.6
2022 167 14.1 11.8 48.5
2023 174 13.5 12.8 59.2
2024 171 12.5 13.6 61.4

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 Falls City Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $321 (2.1%) $12,882 (84.6%) $15,224
2020 $499 (3.3%) $12,796 (84.1%) $15,220
2021 $866 (5.4%) $13,043 (81.7%) $15,958
2022 $835 (5.0%) $13,529 (81.6%) $16,586
2023 $838 (5.0%) $13,472 (79.6%) $16,929

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falls City 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 126th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 148th of 238 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Middle School)5058
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)5058
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Middle School)5148
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)5148
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Middle School)5561
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)5561
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Middle School)4968
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)4968
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Middle School)6067
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Falls City Public Schools)6067
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Middle School)3357
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Public Schools)3357
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Falls City Middle School)6864
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Falls City Public Schools)6864
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students166174
 4.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian510
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White137141
 2.9%
Two or More Races1718
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%59.2%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Falls City Middle School

Students at Falls City Middle School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

Falls City Middle School ranks 150th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Falls City Middle School.

Students who attend Falls City Middle School usually go on to attend Falls City Senior High


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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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