Lux Middle School

Summary:

Lux Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 791 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 212 districts in the state.

Lux Middle School consistently outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, Lux had 74-78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58-64% for the district and 54-62% for the state. In Mathematics, Lux had 69-86% proficiency, while the district and state were at 55-67% and 57-66%, respectively. Lux Middle School has been ranked among the top 10-30 middle schools in Nebraska for the past several years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time.

Lux Middle School has a higher percentage of white students (78.13%) compared to the nearby Scott Middle School, Dawes Middle School, Moore Middle School, Irving Middle School, Mickle Middle School, Pound Middle School, Lefler Middle School, and Culler Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. Lux Middle School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.87%), compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.03% to 74.25%.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7800 High St
       Lincoln, NE  68506-3661


(402) 436-1220

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,677 Help


Students who attend Lux Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln East High School

Feeder schools for Lux Middle School:

Elementary:    Kloefkorn Elementary
    Morley Elementary School
    Pyrtle Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  791

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Lux Middle School ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lux Middle School is 15.1. 10 middle schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lux Middle School is $14,677, which is the 6th highest among 12 middle schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lux Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lux Middle School 29th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Lux Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lux Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.91 26th 226 88.5%
2007 78.33 24th 227 89.4%
2008 71.90 28th 245 88.6%
2009 63.04 82nd 243 66.3%
2010 78.59 16th 254 93.7%
2011 93.68 1st 246 99.6%
2012 93.53 2nd 255 99.2%
2013 93.10 3rd 248 98.8%
2014 93.89 3rd 252 98.8%
2015 93.62 4th 256 98.4%
2016 94.24 3rd 255 98.8%
2017 91.98 5th 236 97.9%
2018 94.06 4th 225 98.2%
2019 90.19 9th 247 96.4%
2021 89.67 10th 223 95.5%
2022 84.73 14th 249 94.4%
2023 78.99 29th 238 87.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.21 4th 17 76.5%
2019 89.78 1st 20 95.0%
2021 93.71 1st 17 94.1%
2022 90.36 2nd 28 92.9%
2023 58.39 14th 29 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.11 4th 44 90.9%
2019 57.99 15th 52 71.2%
2021 83.96 6th 40 85.0%
2022 53.03 19th 46 58.7%
2023 69.42 18th 70 74.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.39 14th 120 88.3%
2019 75.12 15th 123 87.8%
2021 83.12 8th 115 93.0%
2022 80.07 14th 118 88.1%
2023 76.51 21st 144 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.26 6th 147 95.9%
2019 90.77 7th 156 95.5%
2021 91.09 6th 137 95.6%
2022 82.21 13th 150 91.3%
2023 73.92 35th 146 76.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.38 4th 141 97.2%
2019 85.94 10th 153 93.5%
2021 84.98 12th 144 91.7%
2022 84.29 10th 160 93.8%
2023 82.63 22nd 156 85.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.83 1st 14 92.9%
2019 80.54 4th 12 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.93 1st 56 98.2%
2019 89.85 3rd 62 95.2%
2021 94.44 1st 59 98.3%
2022 84.16 7th 61 88.5%
2023 77.28 12th 67 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lux Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.71 4th 203 98.0%
2019 89.74 8th 222 96.4%
2021 88.42 9th 204 95.6%
2022 80.93 21st 234 91.0%
2023 78.72 33rd 217 84.8%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lux Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 928 12 21 6 2 n/a n/a 0 969
1998 905 11 22 7 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1999 918 7 20 0 1 n/a n/a 4 950
2000 891 10 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2001 910 9 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2002 867 15 16 7 2 n/a n/a 0 907
2003 867 15 16 7 2 n/a n/a 0 907
2004 841 14 19 6 3 n/a n/a 0 883
2005 855 13 23 2 1 n/a n/a 0 894
2006 827 11 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2007 837 11 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 876
2008 765 18 31 5 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2009 764 21 30 3 3 n/a n/a 0 821
2010 767 19 34 5 5 n/a n/a 0 830
2011 768 18 34 21 5 0 31 0 877
2012 801 17 40 32 2 0 33 0 925
2013 856 14 44 43 2 0 43 0 1002
2014 867 14 43 49 3 0 48 0 1024
2015 872 17 52 55 6 0 43 0 1045
2016 908 18 50 52 5 0 44 0 1077
2017 880 16 55 50 3 2 44 0 1050
2018 756 11 46 53 1 1 49 0 917
2019 664 16 48 60 1 1 52 0 842
2020 633 16 38 48 1 3 56 0 795
2021 646 19 31 62 1 3 52 0 814
2022 634 21 30 57 1 1 48 0 792
2023 618 15 29 75 2 0 52 0 791

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 Lux Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 969 61.8 15.7 1.9
1998 946 60.5 15.6 1.9
1999 950 62.2 15.3 4.2
2000 930 61.2 15.2 3
2001 941 63.6 14.8 4.7
2002 907 62.2 14.6 3.9
2003 907 62.2 14.6 3.9
2004 883 58.5 15.1 5
2005 894 56.6 15.8 6
2006 870 56.6 15.4 6.8
2007 876 57.6 15.2 7.3
2008 820 56.4 14.5 7.7
2009 821 55.6 14.8 8.2
2010 830 52.9 15.6 8.8
2011 877 54.1 16.1 10.5
2012 925 56.1 16.4 10.7
2013 1002 58.8 17.0 12.2
2014 1024 64.6 15.8 11.8
2015 1045 67.0 15.5 12.7
2016 1077 70.0 15.3 11.1
2017 1050 70.0 14.9 15.8
2018 917 65.4 14.0 17.6
2019 842 60.6 13.8 20.8
2020 795 57.8 13.7 21
2021 814 55.5 14.6 21.1
2022 792 53.4 14.8 16.8
2023 791 52.3 15.1 21.9

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 Lux Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 969 61.8 15.7 1.9
1998 946 60.5 15.6 1.9
1999 950 62.2 15.3 4.2
2000 930 61.2 15.2 3
2001 941 63.6 14.8 4.7
2002 907 62.2 14.6 3.9
2003 907 62.2 14.6 3.9
2004 883 58.5 15.1 5
2005 894 56.6 15.8 6
2006 870 56.6 15.4 6.8
2007 876 57.6 15.2 7.3
2008 820 56.4 14.5 7.7
2009 821 55.6 14.8 8.2
2010 830 52.9 15.6 8.8
2011 877 54.1 16.1 10.5
2012 925 56.1 16.4 10.7
2013 1002 58.8 17.0 12.2
2014 1024 64.6 15.8 11.8
2015 1045 67.0 15.5 12.7
2016 1077 70.0 15.3 11.1
2017 1050 70.0 14.9 15.8
2018 917 65.4 14.0 17.6
2019 842 60.6 13.8 20.8
2020 795 57.8 13.7 21
2021 814 55.5 14.6 21.1
2022 792 53.4 14.8 16.8
2023 791 52.3 15.1 21.9

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 Lux Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $245 (2.0%) $10,994 (87.6%) $12,557
2020 $196 (1.5%) $11,407 (87.7%) $13,010
2021 $399 (3.1%) $11,196 (85.6%) $13,080
2022 $890 (6.3%) $11,457 (80.9%) $14,169
2023 $870 (5.9%) $11,810 (80.5%) $14,677

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lux 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 9th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 238 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lux Middle School)7174
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5658
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lux Middle School)7669
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6255
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lux Middle School)7276
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5056
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lux Middle School)7186
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5367
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lux Middle School)7478
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5364
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lux Middle School)7378
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5060
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Lux Middle School)7572
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)6359
 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 Students842791
 6.1%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4829
 39.6%
Hispanic6075
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White664618
 6.9%
Two or More Races5252
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.8%21.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lux Middle School

Students at Lux Middle School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Lux Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln East High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended Lux Middle School.

Lux Middle School ranks 29th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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