Is Lexington Middle School a good school?

Lexington Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Lexington Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 685 students attended Lexington Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lexington Middle School?

Students at Lexington Middle School are 75% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% African American.

What high school do graduates of Lexington Middle School attend?

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

Lexington Middle School

Summary:

Lexington Middle School is a public middle school in Lexington, Nebraska, serving 685 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lexington Public Schools district, which is ranked 202 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lexington Middle School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.14% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Cozad Middle School, which had a rate of 55.33%. Lexington Middle School also has a much more diverse student population, with 75.18% of students identifying as Hispanic, compared to Cozad Middle School's predominantly White student body (75.63%).

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,836, its academic performance has been consistently low, with a statewide ranking among Nebraska middle schools ranging from 192 to 205 over the past several years and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with its African American students ranking 11th out of 30 Nebraska middle schools, but its Hispanic and White students ranking much lower. The school's challenges may be exacerbated by the Lexington Public Schools district's declining enrollment, which could impact the school's funding and resources.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850-1333

(308) 324-2349

District: Lexington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,836

Students who attend Lexington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lexington High School

Feeder schools for Lexington Middle School:

Elementary:	Bryan Elementary School
	Morton Elementary School
	Pershing Elementary School
	Sandoz Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.2%

White:

14.0%

African American:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lexington Middle School ranks worse than 86.3% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.2%), White (14%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lexington Middle School is $14,836.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lexington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington Middle School 202^nd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Lexington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lexington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington Public Schools 202^nd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lexington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	41.76	163^rd	226	27.9%
2007	49.96	135^th	227	40.5%
2008	49.46	165^th	245	32.7%
2009	36.41	202^nd	243	16.9%
2010	19.87	232^nd	254	8.7%
2011	19.58	222^nd	246	9.8%
2012	17.81	234^th	255	8.2%
2013	10.31	239^th	248	3.6%
2014	16.38	232^nd	252	7.9%
2015	23.45	225^th	256	12.1%
2016	21.90	225^th	255	11.8%
2017	27.11	194^th	236	17.8%
2018	26.78	188^th	225	16.4%
2019	25.77	198^th	247	19.8%
2021	20.90	192^nd	223	13.9%
2022	27.34	200^th	249	19.7%
2023	19.48	205^th	238	13.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	35.24	14^th	22	36.4%
2019	48.73	4^th	15	73.3%
2021	31.84	18^th	27	33.3%
2023	30.02	26^th	35	25.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.99	44^th	70	37.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	37.68	84^th	120	30.0%
2019	36.07	85^th	123	30.9%
2021	33.35	86^th	115	25.2%
2022	40.66	74^th	118	37.3%
2023	30.76	111^th	144	22.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	23.97	1^st	1	0.0%
2019	49.36	5^th	9	44.4%
2021	18.91	1^st	1	0.0%
2022	28.22	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	28.29	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	24.62	1^st	1	0.0%
2019	47.47	7^th	11	36.4%
2022	63.79	2^nd	5	60.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	29.26	120^th	147	18.4%
2019	25.57	132^nd	156	15.4%
2021	19.21	117^th	137	14.6%
2022	30.21	119^th	150	20.7%
2023	23.57	118^th	146	19.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	23.82	121^st	141	14.2%
2019	25.01	127^th	153	17.0%
2021	21.05	120^th	144	16.7%
2022	25.51	131^st	160	18.1%
2023	20.05	134^th	156	14.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.34	8^th	24	66.7%
2023	66.27	11^th	30	63.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	49.32	26^th	56	53.6%
2019	50.88	26^th	62	58.1%
2021	44.09	34^th	59	42.4%
2022	53.25	24^th	61	60.7%
2023	47.21	38^th	67	43.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lexington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.11	67^th	203	67.0%
2019	51.81	101^st	222	54.5%
2021	48.97	104^th	204	49.0%
2022	59.16	87^th	234	62.8%
2023	65.97	70^th	217	67.7%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lexington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	359	1	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1989	386	0	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	382	1	3	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
1991	384	0	1	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	407
1992	367	1	4	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	413
1993	390	0	9	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	476
1994	378	1	6	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
1995	379	1	3	199	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
1996	379	1	3	199	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
1997	354	0	6	198	2	n/a	n/a	0	560
1998	214	0	5	134	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	295	2	11	127	4	n/a	n/a	101	540
2000	266	2	10	268	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2001	236	2	7	304	3	n/a	n/a	0	552
2002	234	0	8	382	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
2003	234	0	8	382	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
2004	209	1	6	441	2	n/a	n/a	0	659
2005	176	2	8	439	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
2006	129	10	9	456	3	n/a	n/a	0	607
2007	120	15	10	445	2	n/a	n/a	0	592
2008	109	27	9	471	3	n/a	n/a	0	619
2009	109	18	8	445	2	n/a	n/a	0	582
2010	102	26	5	443	3	n/a	n/a	0	579
2011	81	26	4	460	4	0	5	0	580
2012	83	19	2	466	4	1	5	0	580
2013	79	29	2	472	6	2	6	0	596
2014	98	31	3	467	7	2	10	0	618
2015	93	30	2	480	6	1	8	0	620
2016	103	24	4	482	5	1	5	0	624
2017	116	29	7	490	6	1	9	0	658
2018	119	46	8	495	5	1	14	0	688
2019	118	47	7	452	4	0	25	0	653
2020	91	55	2	467	3	0	5	0	623
2021	87	42	2	443	3	0	5	0	582
2022	85	53	5	492	2	3	6	0	646
2023	96	57	6	515	3	2	6	0	685

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 Lexington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	371	21.8	17.0	20.2
1989	407	21.7	18.7	20.9
1990	400	22.3	17.9	17.5
1991	407	22.4	18.1	14.3
1992	413	24.8	16.6	19.4
1993	476	24.8	19.2	22.9
1994	498	24.7	20.2	27.5
1995	583	29.0	20.1	31.2
1996	583	29.0	20.1	31.2
1997	560	30.3	18.5	26.6
1998	353	22.5	15.7	39.9
1999	540	36.2	14.9	43.1
2000	547	36.2	15.1	57.2
2001	552	36.8	15.0	60.5
2002	626	40.0	15.7	54
2003	626	40.0	15.7	54
2004	659	42.1	15.7	68.1
2005	625	43.1	14.5	78.7
2006	607	42.9	14.1	71.5
2007	592	41.8	14.2	69.6
2008	619	45.0	13.8	80.5
2009	582	45.0	12.9	83
2010	579	46.0	12.5	80.3
2011	580	46.1	12.5	81.4
2012	580	45.0	12.8	79.5
2013	596	46.0	12.9	78.2
2014	618	44.3	13.9	78.3
2015	620	46.0	13.4	78.5
2016	624	46.0	13.5	78.7
2017	658	46.9	14.0	78.1
2018	688	46.9	14.6	77.3
2019	653	47.9	13.6	78.4
2020	623	47.1	13.2	74.5
2021	582	47.8	12.1	75.1
2022	646	47.6	13.5	64.2
2023	685	48.2	14.2	73.1

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 Lexington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	371	21.8	17.0	20.2
1989	407	21.7	18.7	20.9
1990	400	22.3	17.9	17.5
1991	407	22.4	18.1	14.3
1992	413	24.8	16.6	19.4
1993	476	24.8	19.2	22.9
1994	498	24.7	20.2	27.5
1995	583	29.0	20.1	31.2
1996	583	29.0	20.1	31.2
1997	560	30.3	18.5	26.6
1998	353	22.5	15.7	39.9
1999	540	36.2	14.9	43.1
2000	547	36.2	15.1	57.2
2001	552	36.8	15.0	60.5
2002	626	40.0	15.7	54
2003	626	40.0	15.7	54
2004	659	42.1	15.7	68.1
2005	625	43.1	14.5	78.7
2006	607	42.9	14.1	71.5
2007	592	41.8	14.2	69.6
2008	619	45.0	13.8	80.5
2009	582	45.0	12.9	83
2010	579	46.0	12.5	80.3
2011	580	46.1	12.5	81.4
2012	580	45.0	12.8	79.5
2013	596	46.0	12.9	78.2
2014	618	44.3	13.9	78.3
2015	620	46.0	13.4	78.5
2016	624	46.0	13.5	78.7
2017	658	46.9	14.0	78.1
2018	688	46.9	14.6	77.3
2019	653	47.9	13.6	78.4
2020	623	47.1	13.2	74.5
2021	582	47.8	12.1	75.1
2022	646	47.6	13.5	64.2
2023	685	48.2	14.2	73.1

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 Lexington Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$600 (4.5%)	$10,970 (82.9%)	$13,239
2020	$868 (6.2%)	$11,303 (81.1%)	$13,938
2021	$994 (6.5%)	$12,411 (80.9%)	$15,335
2022	$1,449 (9.5%)	$12,053 (78.8%)	$15,286
2023	$1,217 (8.2%)	$11,916 (80.3%)	$14,836

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lexington 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 198^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 205^th of 238 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Middle School)	37	43	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Public Schools)	37	43	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Middle School)	29	37	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Public Schools)	29	37	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Middle School)	48	37	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Public Schools)	48	37	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Middle School)	54	60	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Public Schools)	54	60	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Middle School)	41	57	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Public Schools)	41	57	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Middle School)	41	49	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Public Schools)	41	49	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Lexington Middle School)	32	56	24%
8th Grade Science (Lexington Public Schools)	32	56	24%
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	653	685	4.9%
African American	47	57	21.3%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	452	515	13.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	118	96	18.6%
Two or More Races	25	6	76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.4%	73.1%	5.3%

Schools Near Lexington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lexington Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 N Washington	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-2349	685	48	14.2	73.1%	96 (14.0%)	57 (8.3%)	515 (75.2%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	19.5	202^nd of 234 public middle schools	13.7%		27.3	200^th of 249 public middle schools	19.7%	2	43.0	37.0	57.0	37.0	60.0	49.0	56.0	$14,836	$1,217	$11,916
Cozad Middle School	Public	6-8	1810 Meridian Ave	Cozad	69130	Dawson County	Cozad Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 784-2746	197	18	11.0	55.3%	149 (75.6%)	3 (1.5%)	35 (17.8%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	30.9	181^st of 234 public middle schools	22.6%		41.3	156^th of 249 public middle schools	37.3%	25	30.0	54.0	41.0	47.0	79.0	67.0	48.0	$18,797	$252	$14,483

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