Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Malcolm Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Malcolm, Nebraska, with a student population of 308. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the Nebraska averages on standardized tests and providing a high-quality education for its students.

One of the key factors that sets Malcolm Junior/Senior High School apart is its strong academic performance. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science tests, with over 50% proficient or better in these subjects. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has placed it between 33rd and 52nd out of 215-247 high schools in Nebraska over the past 5 years. In contrast, nearby schools like Lincoln High School and North Star High School have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of students from lower-income families.

Another notable aspect of Malcolm Junior/Senior High School is its relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.94% to 16.35% over the past 3 school years. This is significantly lower than the nearby Lincoln Public Schools and Seward Public Schools districts, which have higher rates of students from lower-income families. Additionally, Malcolm Junior/Senior High School has a higher per-student spending level compared to the state average, suggesting a greater investment in the education of its students. However, the school's predominantly white student population may limit the exposure of its students to diverse perspectives and cultures, which can be an important aspect of a well-rounded education.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10002 N W 112th St
       Malcolm, NE  68402-9561


(402) 796-2151

District: Malcolm Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,123 Help


Feeder schools for Malcolm Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Malcolm Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Compare Details Malcolm Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 93.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Malcolm Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 84.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School is $14,123.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Malcolm Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Malcolm Junior/Senior High School 15th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Malcolm Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Malcolm Junior/Senior High School 33rd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Malcolm Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Malcolm Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Malcolm Public Schools 7th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.66 60th 226 73.5%
2007 77.74 28th 227 87.7%
2008 66.50 58th 245 76.3%
2009 67.17 57th 243 76.5%
2010 81.18 11th 254 95.7%
2011 80.79 25th 246 89.8%
2012 75.30 37th 255 85.5%
2013 76.99 27th 248 89.1%
2014 73.63 45th 252 82.1%
2015 75.65 35th 256 86.3%
2016 82.83 23rd 255 91.0%
2017 80.30 29th 236 87.7%
2018 82.76 18th 225 92.0%
2019 93.13 5th 247 98.0%
2021 81.12 23rd 223 89.7%
2022 70.27 62nd 249 75.1%
2023 85.10 15th 238 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.66 16th 147 89.1%
2019 92.25 4th 156 97.4%
2021 78.82 16th 137 88.3%
2022 62.93 56th 150 62.7%
2023 77.92 24th 146 83.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.97 5th 141 96.5%
2019 91.95 4th 153 97.4%
2021 76.09 19th 144 86.8%
2022 70.42 38th 160 76.3%
2023 83.66 16th 156 89.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.41 20th 203 90.1%
2019 91.56 6th 222 97.3%
2021 72.81 33rd 204 83.8%
2022 60.59 81st 234 65.4%
2023 82.07 20th 217 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.99 223rd 249 10.4%
2007 61.97 88th 247 64.4%
2008 54.93 135th 252 46.4%
2009 76.46 34th 251 86.5%
2010 81.21 17th 249 93.2%
2011 51.99 133rd 252 47.2%
2012 66.09 72nd 245 70.6%
2013 75.41 41st 247 83.4%
2014 85.89 19th 247 92.3%
2015 82.16 20th 242 91.7%
2016 94.22 5th 246 98.0%
2017 70.28 58th 219 73.5%
2018 73.30 53rd 219 75.8%
2019 44.27 121st 217 44.2%
2021 73.05 52nd 209 75.1%
2022 72.71 44th 202 78.2%
2023 80.95 33rd 215 84.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 64th 144 55.6%
2019 46.51 80th 142 43.7%
2021 84.98 19th 138 86.2%
2022 49.40 63rd 132 52.3%
2023 73.02 37th 136 72.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.96 21st 138 84.8%
2019 42.78 86th 140 38.6%
2021 29.22 89th 130 31.5%
2022 78.32 28th 135 79.3%
2023 79.24 25th 135 81.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 55th 205 73.2%
2019 34.32 146th 207 29.5%
2021 65.73 63rd 200 68.5%
2022 71.21 46th 196 76.5%
2023 71.45 46th 206 77.7%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1989 162 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1990 171 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1991 100 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 102
1992 117 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 124 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1994 120 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1995 138 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1996 138 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1997 137 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 142
1998 140 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 133 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 138
2000 140 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2001 144 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 150
2002 219 0 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 219 0 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 219 0 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 219 0 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 220 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 210 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 219
2008 200 2 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 197 1 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 207 1 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 217
2011 213 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 223
2012 207 2 4 3 1 0 0 0 217
2013 221 1 4 4 1 0 1 0 232
2014 239 0 3 6 1 0 2 0 251
2015 225 0 3 7 0 0 3 0 238
2016 242 0 4 9 0 0 2 0 257
2017 230 1 5 10 1 0 3 0 250
2018 241 2 6 9 1 0 3 0 262
2019 254 1 4 10 1 0 3 0 273
2020 281 2 4 13 0 0 4 0 304
2021 298 2 3 10 0 0 5 0 318
2022 295 2 2 11 0 0 4 0 314
2023 291 1 1 12 0 0 3 0 308

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 Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.2 11.8 4.5
1989 164 12.9 12.7 3
1990 174 13.0 13.3 1.7
1991 102 11.3 9.0 3.9
1992 118 11.6 10.1 5.1
1993 130 11.5 11.3 3.1
1994 125 11.4 11.0 6.4
1995 140 12.9 10.9 7.1
1996 140 12.9 10.9 7.1
1997 142 12.6 11.3 7
1998 144 12.1 11.9 7.6
1999 138 12.4 11.1 5.1
2000 143 12.1 11.8 5.6
2001 150 14.0 10.7 8.7
2002 229 16.0 14.3 11.8
2003 229 16.0 14.3 11.8
2004 234 15.8 14.8 12.4
2005 233 18.0 12.9 11.6
2006 232 19.8 11.7 9.5
2007 219 18.6 11.8 10.5
2008 213 19.9 10.7 12.7
2009 208 19.4 10.7 12.5
2010 217 19.6 11.0 16.1
2011 223 19.6 11.3 15.2
2012 217 19.7 10.9 15.2
2013 232 19.9 11.6 12.9
2014 251 19.3 12.9 10.4
2015 238 20.0 11.9 12.2
2016 257 20.0 12.8 11.7
2017 250 20.3 12.2 11.6
2018 262 19.8 13.1 11.8
2019 273 20.7 13.1 15.4
2020 304 20.6 14.7 13.8
2021 318 20.7 15.3 16.4
2022 314 21.2 14.7 15
2023 308 21.5 14.3 14.9

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 Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.2 11.8 4.5
1989 164 12.9 12.7 3
1990 174 13.0 13.3 1.7
1991 102 11.3 9.0 3.9
1992 118 11.6 10.1 5.1
1993 130 11.5 11.3 3.1
1994 125 11.4 11.0 6.4
1995 140 12.9 10.9 7.1
1996 140 12.9 10.9 7.1
1997 142 12.6 11.3 7
1998 144 12.1 11.9 7.6
1999 138 12.4 11.1 5.1
2000 143 12.1 11.8 5.6
2001 150 14.0 10.7 8.7
2002 229 16.0 14.3 11.8
2003 229 16.0 14.3 11.8
2004 234 15.8 14.8 12.4
2005 233 18.0 12.9 11.6
2006 232 19.8 11.7 9.5
2007 219 18.6 11.8 10.5
2008 213 19.9 10.7 12.7
2009 208 19.4 10.7 12.5
2010 217 19.6 11.0 16.1
2011 223 19.6 11.3 15.2
2012 217 19.7 10.9 15.2
2013 232 19.9 11.6 12.9
2014 251 19.3 12.9 10.4
2015 238 20.0 11.9 12.2
2016 257 20.0 12.8 11.7
2017 250 20.3 12.2 11.6
2018 262 19.8 13.1 11.8
2019 273 20.7 13.1 15.4
2020 304 20.6 14.7 13.8
2021 318 20.7 15.3 16.4
2022 314 21.2 14.7 15
2023 308 21.5 14.3 14.9

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 Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $264 (2.1%) $11,285 (87.7%) $12,869
2020 $219 (1.8%) $10,619 (88.3%) $12,027
2021 $572 (4.6%) $10,663 (86.0%) $12,404
2022 $244 (1.8%) $12,150 (88.9%) $13,674
2023 $350 (2.5%) $11,831 (83.8%) $14,123

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Malcolm Junior/Senior High 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 5th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 238 Middle schools
 4.3%
Ranks 121st of 217 High schoolsRanks 33rd of 215 High schools
 40.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)8678
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Public Schools)8678
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)7083
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Public Schools)7083
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)7781
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Public Schools)7781
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)6776
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Public Schools)6776
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)8685
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Malcolm Public Schools)8685
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)4053.9
 13.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Malcolm Public Schools)4053.9
 13.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)34.338.5
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Malcolm Public Schools)34.338.5
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Malcolm Junior/Senior High School)25.742.3
 16.6%
   11th Grade Science (Malcolm Public Schools)25.742.3
 16.6%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273308
 12.8%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White254291
 14.6%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%14.9%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Malcolm Junior/Senior High School

Malcolm Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Malcolm Elementary School

Students at Malcolm Junior/Senior High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Malcolm Junior/Senior High School.

Malcolm Junior/Senior High School ranks 33rd of 215 Nebraska high 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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