Summary:
School Middle School is a public middle school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 917 students. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Compared to nearby schools, School Middle School has a more diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.12% White, 8.62% African American, 14.39% Hispanic, 6.11% Asian, and 12.32% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 67% in English Language Arts, 52% in Mathematics, and 62% in Science, compared to the district averages of 64%, 60%, and 59%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 65th out of 225 Nebraska middle schools in 2017-2018 to 171st out of 238 in 2022-2023.
While the school ranks highly for African American and English Language Learner students, it ranks lower for White, Multi-racial, and Special Education students compared to other Nebraska middle schools. This suggests that the school faces unique challenges in addressing achievement gaps among its diverse student population. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Pound Middle School, School Middle School generally performs below average, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Lincoln Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,656
Students who attend School Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for School Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 917
Racial breakdown:
White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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African American:
8.6%
Asian:
6.1%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.6%
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