Lefler Middle School

Summary:

Lefler Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 613 students in grades 6-8. While the school has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average test scores in certain areas, it faces challenges related to its diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Lefler Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (55.3%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 8th grade English Language Arts (65% proficient or better) and 7th grade Mathematics (62% proficient or better). However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 92nd out of 256 Nebraska middle schools in 2014-2015 to 181st out of 238 in 2022-2023, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state. Lefler's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for its performance with English Language Learner students but relatively low for its performance with White students.

Compared to the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Lux Middle School and Pound Middle School, Lefler Middle School's performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms the lower-performing nearby schools, such as Culler Middle School and Goodrich Middle School. Lefler's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.69%) suggests that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its lower performance compared to the higher-income nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 S 48th St
       Lincoln, NE  68510-4899


(402) 436-1215

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,584 Help


Feeder schools for Lefler Middle School:

Elementary:    Eastridge Elementary School
    Elliott Elementary School
    Holmes Elementary School
    Randolph Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details Lefler Middle School ranks worse than 76.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 8th 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 33.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lefler Middle School is 13, which is the 6th best among 12 middle schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lefler Middle School is $15,584, which is the 4th highest among 12 middle schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lefler Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lefler Middle School 178th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Lefler 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 Lefler Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.47 145th 226 35.8%
2007 42.70 161st 227 29.1%
2008 39.99 192nd 245 21.6%
2009 40.00 185th 243 23.9%
2010 53.50 131st 254 48.4%
2011 67.12 71st 246 71.1%
2012 66.78 67th 255 73.7%
2013 62.73 84th 248 66.1%
2014 61.90 83rd 252 67.1%
2015 60.92 92nd 256 64.1%
2016 56.84 108th 255 57.6%
2017 46.42 133rd 236 43.6%
2018 56.74 97th 225 56.9%
2019 52.89 120th 247 51.4%
2021 43.30 134th 223 39.9%
2022 36.30 176th 249 29.3%
2023 33.03 181st 238 23.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 14th 17 17.6%
2019 39.57 16th 20 20.0%
2021 7.98 17th 17 0.0%
2022 36.63 18th 28 35.7%
2023 49.45 17th 29 41.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.26 4th 27 85.2%
2023 89.47 1st 35 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.08 24th 44 45.5%
2019 37.31 30th 52 42.3%
2021 33.26 23rd 40 42.5%
2022 32.50 32nd 46 30.4%
2023 39.79 41st 70 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 53rd 120 55.8%
2019 56.20 55th 123 55.3%
2021 45.61 64th 115 44.3%
2022 37.55 79th 118 33.1%
2023 41.95 96th 144 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 67th 147 54.4%
2019 46.16 92nd 156 41.0%
2021 45.63 81st 137 40.9%
2022 41.27 96th 150 36.0%
2023 37.07 98th 146 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.13 65th 141 53.9%
2019 57.62 65th 153 57.5%
2021 37.59 97th 144 32.6%
2022 30.51 123rd 160 23.1%
2023 31.34 119th 156 23.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 6th 21 71.4%
2019 69.35 9th 24 62.5%
2022 58.44 10th 24 58.3%
2023 48.93 18th 30 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 20th 56 64.3%
2019 48.70 28th 62 54.8%
2021 50.05 29th 59 50.8%
2022 48.25 31st 61 49.2%
2023 54.30 32nd 67 52.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lefler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.17 43rd 203 78.8%
2019 64.08 66th 222 70.3%
2021 53.88 87th 204 57.4%
2022 40.39 145th 234 38.0%
2023 35.19 154th 217 29.0%
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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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by a student
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Open Quote On the last day of 8th grade i cried because i was going to miss that school so much! The great teachers, the amazing friends, the artwork around the school, and all the activities we've done. I will always cherish all those amazing memories. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lefler Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 558 20 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 591
1989 543 29 3 7 15 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 593 22 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 631
1991 549 42 2 11 22 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 536 57 2 11 20 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 560 51 7 12 11 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 569 64 10 10 14 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 537 56 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 537 56 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 495 65 10 12 15 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 508 71 50 15 11 n/a n/a 0 655
1999 494 66 44 9 9 n/a n/a 16 638
2000 493 70 37 29 12 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 450 54 39 32 17 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 448 48 37 34 6 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 448 48 37 34 6 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 422 69 35 38 5 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 418 80 40 32 10 n/a n/a 0 580
2006 431 70 24 43 12 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 422 82 29 45 11 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 380 90 22 49 10 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 393 93 19 53 11 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 394 91 21 59 10 n/a n/a 0 575
2011 373 59 23 75 6 0 41 0 577
2012 367 65 23 77 8 1 49 0 590
2013 407 63 28 74 6 2 54 0 634
2014 386 53 28 78 6 1 60 0 612
2015 372 37 33 91 10 0 56 0 599
2016 363 38 28 93 11 0 59 0 592
2017 394 46 29 89 11 0 64 0 633
2018 368 58 23 92 9 0 74 0 624
2019 347 56 23 77 8 1 78 0 590
2020 319 58 31 77 8 1 79 0 573
2021 335 55 28 92 11 1 86 0 608
2022 324 56 26 90 4 1 67 0 568
2023 339 60 27 107 9 0 71 0 613

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 Lefler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 591 41.6 14.2 10.5
1989 597 40.3 14.8 12.9
1990 631 40.6 15.5 13.6
1991 626 44.8 13.9 15.8
1992 626 46.6 13.4 17.3
1993 641 46.4 13.8 16.5
1994 667 48.1 13.9 19
1995 610 45.4 13.4 18.2
1996 610 45.4 13.4 18.2
1997 597 45.8 13.0 21.6
1998 655 48.3 13.6 32.2
1999 638 48.2 13.2 40.7
2000 641 49.6 12.9 36.3
2001 592 49.4 12.0 36
2002 573 46.4 12.3 39.4
2003 573 46.4 12.3 39.4
2004 569 47.1 12.1 43.4
2005 580 45.7 12.7 39.7
2006 580 47.2 12.3 39.3
2007 589 46.0 12.8 43.8
2008 551 47.7 11.6 49.9
2009 569 47.2 12.1 52.5
2010 575 45.0 12.7 54.6
2011 577 44.9 12.8 56.5
2012 590 45.9 12.8 53.6
2013 634 46.8 13.5 51.9
2014 612 50.4 12.1 53.4
2015 599 51.0 11.7 53.6
2016 592 51.0 11.6 56.8
2017 633 49.6 12.7 55.8
2018 624 48.2 12.9 59.9
2019 590 48.6 12.1 58.5
2020 573 47.1 12.1 61.3
2021 608 49.6 12.2 64
2022 568 49.5 11.4 55.6
2023 613 47.0 13.0 60.7

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 Lefler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 591 41.6 14.2 10.5
1989 597 40.3 14.8 12.9
1990 631 40.6 15.5 13.6
1991 626 44.8 13.9 15.8
1992 626 46.6 13.4 17.3
1993 641 46.4 13.8 16.5
1994 667 48.1 13.9 19
1995 610 45.4 13.4 18.2
1996 610 45.4 13.4 18.2
1997 597 45.8 13.0 21.6
1998 655 48.3 13.6 32.2
1999 638 48.2 13.2 40.7
2000 641 49.6 12.9 36.3
2001 592 49.4 12.0 36
2002 573 46.4 12.3 39.4
2003 573 46.4 12.3 39.4
2004 569 47.1 12.1 43.4
2005 580 45.7 12.7 39.7
2006 580 47.2 12.3 39.3
2007 589 46.0 12.8 43.8
2008 551 47.7 11.6 49.9
2009 569 47.2 12.1 52.5
2010 575 45.0 12.7 54.6
2011 577 44.9 12.8 56.5
2012 590 45.9 12.8 53.6
2013 634 46.8 13.5 51.9
2014 612 50.4 12.1 53.4
2015 599 51.0 11.7 53.6
2016 592 51.0 11.6 56.8
2017 633 49.6 12.7 55.8
2018 624 48.2 12.9 59.9
2019 590 48.6 12.1 58.5
2020 573 47.1 12.1 61.3
2021 608 49.6 12.2 64
2022 568 49.5 11.4 55.6
2023 613 47.0 13.0 60.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lefler Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (6.4%) $11,840 (83.4%) $14,203
2020 $992 (6.6%) $12,444 (83.3%) $14,937
2021 $1,189 (7.9%) $12,377 (81.8%) $15,122
2022 $2,075 (12.7%) $12,349 (75.4%) $16,388
2023 $1,745 (11.2%) $11,887 (76.3%) $15,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lefler Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 238 Middle schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lefler Middle School)5454
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5658
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lefler Middle School)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)6255
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lefler Middle School)4552
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5056
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lefler Middle School)4962
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5367
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lefler Middle School)5865
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)5364
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lefler Middle School)4749
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)5060
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Lefler Middle School)6655
 11%
   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 Students590613
 3.9%
African American5660
 7.1%
American Indian89
 12.5%
Asian2327
 17.4%
Hispanic77107
 39%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White347339
 2.3%
Two or More Races7871
 9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%60.7%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 613 students attended Lefler Middle School.

Lefler Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Nebraska middle schools.

Students at Lefler Middle School are 55% White, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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