Hastings Middle School

Summary:

Hastings Middle School is a public middle school located in Hastings, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 780 students. The school is part of the Hastings Public Schools district, which is ranked 195 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hastings Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 68.08% White and 25.64% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS assessments, is generally lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (36-61%) and Mathematics (42-61%) below the Nebraska state averages (54-62% and 57-66%, respectively). The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking relatively well (41st-36th out of 67 Nebraska middle schools), but White students and students with low socioeconomic status ranking much lower (192nd-139th out of 217-234 and 116th-78th out of 144-118 Nebraska middle schools, respectively).

Interestingly, Hastings Middle School has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,449 to $14,139 over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Wood River Rural Middle School ($493 per student) and Harvard Middle School ($10,923 per student). However, the school's academic performance is generally lower than the higher-performing Wood River Rural Middle School, suggesting the need for Hastings Middle School to re-evaluate its resource allocation and learning from the practices of its more successful counterparts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 201 N Marian Road
       Hastings, NE  68901-5190


(402) 461-7520

District: Hastings Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,139 Help


Students who attend Hastings Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hastings Senior High School

Feeder schools for Hastings Middle School:

Elementary:    Alcott Elementary School
    Hawthorne Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Longfellow Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Hispanic:
25.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hastings Middle School ranks worse than 82.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Hispanic (25.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hastings 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 Hastings Middle School is $14,139.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hastings Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hastings Middle School 193rd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Hastings Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hastings Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hastings Public Schools 195th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hastings Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.75 102nd 226 54.9%
2007 72.21 47th 227 79.3%
2008 62.69 83rd 245 66.1%
2009 55.45 123rd 243 49.4%
2010 45.87 171st 254 32.7%
2011 50.56 136th 246 44.7%
2012 57.71 108th 255 57.6%
2013 59.02 96th 248 61.3%
2014 53.84 117th 252 53.6%
2015 57.82 104th 256 59.4%
2016 52.58 127th 255 50.2%
2017 40.31 150th 236 36.4%
2018 44.25 130th 225 42.2%
2019 36.37 167th 247 32.4%
2021 32.31 167th 223 25.1%
2022 36.86 174th 249 30.1%
2023 25.00 196th 238 17.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.32 15th 20 25.0%
2022 44.39 15th 28 46.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 5th 22 77.3%
2019 43.01 5th 15 66.7%
2021 44.80 14th 27 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.59 26th 44 40.9%
2019 27.06 39th 52 25.0%
2021 23.81 35th 40 12.5%
2022 46.22 25th 46 45.7%
2023 26.09 48th 70 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.65 62nd 120 48.3%
2019 34.60 87th 123 29.3%
2021 33.43 85th 115 26.1%
2022 37.90 78th 118 33.9%
2023 25.77 116th 144 19.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.08 7th 9 22.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.23 4th 11 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 80th 147 45.6%
2019 35.11 110th 156 29.5%
2021 32.86 97th 137 29.2%
2022 40.53 99th 150 34.0%
2023 32.30 105th 146 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.59 91st 141 35.5%
2019 37.28 106th 153 30.7%
2021 31.16 107th 144 25.7%
2022 33.09 115th 160 28.1%
2023 23.94 130th 156 16.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.84 27th 56 51.8%
2019 33.12 43rd 62 30.6%
2021 41.71 35th 59 40.7%
2022 40.74 36th 61 41.0%
2023 41.24 41st 67 38.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hastings Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 119th 203 41.4%
2019 41.29 139th 222 37.4%
2021 31.62 150th 204 26.5%
2022 41.88 139th 234 40.6%
2023 19.66 192nd 217 11.5%
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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 Hastings Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 459 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 454 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 451 1 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 477 2 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 458 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 468 3 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 479 3 8 8 4 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 460 5 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 460 5 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 463 1 15 32 4 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 474 1 18 26 3 n/a n/a 0 522
1999 460 1 15 14 4 n/a n/a 12 506
2000 453 2 9 27 6 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 420 4 12 43 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 414 8 11 64 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 414 8 11 64 5 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 393 10 8 62 6 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 369 7 8 60 7 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 347 10 13 64 6 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 325 8 9 60 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 366 10 6 78 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 536 19 20 117 7 n/a n/a 0 699
2010 543 16 18 132 5 n/a n/a 0 714
2011 568 10 15 147 2 0 7 0 749
2012 587 16 12 142 3 1 9 0 770
2013 601 18 14 144 5 2 12 0 796
2014 613 16 11 151 5 2 13 0 811
2015 577 18 16 170 7 0 17 0 805
2016 566 19 14 170 3 0 18 0 790
2017 556 20 13 179 3 1 21 0 793
2018 565 18 14 191 8 2 32 0 830
2019 509 13 13 185 5 3 33 0 761
2020 501 14 10 200 7 1 26 0 759
2021 473 10 2 190 4 1 31 0 711
2022 518 11 2 189 4 1 35 0 760
2023 531 13 3 200 4 1 28 0 780

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 Hastings Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 27.2 17.0 15.1
1989 460 27.9 16.4 15.2
1990 464 29.2 15.8 16.4
1991 489 29.5 16.5 15.7
1992 471 28.3 16.6 16.8
1993 480 27.9 17.2 18.3
1994 502 31.1 16.1 18.9
1995 497 31.0 16.0 19.1
1996 497 31.0 16.0 19.1
1997 515 31.7 16.2 22.9
1998 522 31.7 16.5 21.1
1999 506 32.7 15.5 34.8
2000 497 33.7 14.7 32.4
2001 482 33.8 14.3 35.9
2002 502 35.5 14.1 41.2
2003 502 35.5 14.1 41.2
2004 479 34.5 13.9 43.6
2005 451 35.0 12.9 47.7
2006 440 34.5 12.8 47.7
2007 405 34.6 11.7 45.9
2008 464 34.5 13.4 50.6
2009 699 48.3 14.5 51.8
2010 714 50.3 14.1 57.7
2011 749 52.2 14.3 56.7
2012 770 48.8 15.7 57.8
2013 796 51.5 15.4 57.9
2014 811 52.5 15.4 57.2
2015 805 55.0 14.6 60.1
2016 790 54.0 14.6 58.9
2017 793 58.2 13.6 60.3
2018 830 57.1 14.5 63.1
2019 761 60.6 12.5 62.9
2020 759 56.2 13.5 64.4
2021 711 57.3 12.3 66.2
2022 760 58.0 13.0 64.2
2023 780 57.1 13.6 52.2

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 Hastings Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 27.2 17.0 15.1
1989 460 27.9 16.4 15.2
1990 464 29.2 15.8 16.4
1991 489 29.5 16.5 15.7
1992 471 28.3 16.6 16.8
1993 480 27.9 17.2 18.3
1994 502 31.1 16.1 18.9
1995 497 31.0 16.0 19.1
1996 497 31.0 16.0 19.1
1997 515 31.7 16.2 22.9
1998 522 31.7 16.5 21.1
1999 506 32.7 15.5 34.8
2000 497 33.7 14.7 32.4
2001 482 33.8 14.3 35.9
2002 502 35.5 14.1 41.2
2003 502 35.5 14.1 41.2
2004 479 34.5 13.9 43.6
2005 451 35.0 12.9 47.7
2006 440 34.5 12.8 47.7
2007 405 34.6 11.7 45.9
2008 464 34.5 13.4 50.6
2009 699 48.3 14.5 51.8
2010 714 50.3 14.1 57.7
2011 749 52.2 14.3 56.7
2012 770 48.8 15.7 57.8
2013 796 51.5 15.4 57.9
2014 811 52.5 15.4 57.2
2015 805 55.0 14.6 60.1
2016 790 54.0 14.6 58.9
2017 793 58.2 13.6 60.3
2018 830 57.1 14.5 63.1
2019 761 60.6 12.5 62.9
2020 759 56.2 13.5 64.4
2021 711 57.3 12.3 66.2
2022 760 58.0 13.0 64.2
2023 780 57.1 13.6 52.2

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 Hastings Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (2.0%) $10,907 (88.9%) $12,263
2020 $339 (3.0%) $10,201 (89.1%) $11,449
2021 $381 (3.0%) $11,364 (88.8%) $12,798
2022 $786 (6.0%) $11,138 (85.3%) $13,061
2023 $721 (5.1%) $11,652 (82.4%) $14,139

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hastings 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 167th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 196th of 238 Middle schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Middle School)3536
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Public Schools)3536
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Middle School)3842
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Public Schools)3842
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Middle School)4645
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Public Schools)4645
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Middle School)4853
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Public Schools)4853
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Middle School)5061
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hastings Public Schools)5061
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Middle School)5561
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hastings Public Schools)5561
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Hastings Middle School)5760
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Hastings Public Schools)5760
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students761780
 2.5%
African American1313
American Indian54
 20%
Asian133
 76.9%
Hispanic185200
 8.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White509531
 4.3%
Two or More Races3328
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%52.2%
 10.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hastings Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended Hastings Middle School.

Hastings Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

Students at Hastings Middle School are 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Hastings Middle School usually go on to attend Hastings Senior High School


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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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