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Mc Cook Junior High School

Summary:

Mc Cook Junior High School is a public middle school located in Mc Cook, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 307 students. The school is part of the Mc Cook Public Schools district, which is ranked 51 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mc Cook Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 66.29% (6th grade) to 79.28% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 58.3% (6th grade) and 57.74% (7th grade). In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 64.04% (6th grade) to 71.17% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 57.22% (6th grade) and 55.38% (7th grade). The school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate was 83.33%, significantly higher than the state average of 65.61%.

Mc Cook Junior High School has consistently strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's rankings within Nebraska middle schools for these subgroups are particularly impressive, with the female students ranking 28th out of 106 schools in 2023-2024, and the low socioeconomic status students ranking 3rd out of 144 schools in 2022-2023. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have increased in recent years, ranging from 15.7% in 2022-2023 to 22.8% in 2023-2024, they remain lower than the national average for middle schools, which is around 25%.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 W 7th St
       Mc Cook, NE  69001-3080

(308) 345-6940

District: Mc Cook Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,697 Help


Students who attend Mc Cook Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Mc Cook Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mc Cook Junior High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Mc Cook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Compare Details Mc Cook Junior High School ranks better than 72% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mc Cook Junior High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mc Cook Junior High School is $14,697.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mc Cook Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cook Junior High School 56th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Mc Cook Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mc Cook Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mc Cook Public Schools 51st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mc Cook Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.03 46th 226 79.6%
2007 61.50 92nd 227 59.5%
2008 57.54 118th 245 51.8%
2009 63.52 78th 243 67.9%
2010 64.57 74th 254 70.9%
2011 79.40 28th 246 88.6%
2012 80.77 22nd 255 91.4%
2013 79.12 23rd 248 90.7%
2014 75.16 41st 252 83.7%
2015 79.70 25th 256 90.2%
2016 68.50 60th 255 76.5%
2017 77.97 33rd 236 86.0%
2018 79.17 27th 225 88.0%
2019 69.49 56th 247 77.3%
2021 60.32 83rd 223 62.8%
2022 77.81 36th 249 85.5%
2023 73.26 53rd 238 77.7%
2024 70.23 56th 200 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.27 13th 70 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 24th 120 80.0%
2019 64.50 34th 123 72.4%
2021 56.97 43rd 115 62.6%
2022 80.63 12th 118 89.8%
2023 89.85 3rd 144 97.9%
2024 80.31 14th 92 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.60 20th 147 86.4%
2019 64.63 46th 156 70.5%
2021 58.43 57th 137 58.4%
2022 85.26 11th 150 92.7%
2023 73.31 39th 146 73.3%
2024 72.06 28th 106 73.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.45 30th 141 78.7%
2019 70.08 39th 153 74.5%
2021 60.92 53rd 144 63.2%
2022 68.13 45th 160 71.9%
2023 73.21 37th 156 76.3%
2024 71.66 32nd 106 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mc Cook Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.75 26th 203 87.2%
2019 69.29 51st 222 77.0%
2021 57.88 74th 204 63.7%
2022 74.50 37th 234 84.2%
2023 71.46 50th 217 77.0%
2024 64.16 51st 141 63.8%
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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 Mc Cook Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1989 350 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 334 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 348 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 381 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 395 1 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 366 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 381 1 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 381 1 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 381 3 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 387 3 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 355 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 3 363
2000 353 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 334 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 347 0 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 347 0 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 332 3 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 320 2 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 311 2 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 292 6 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 287 4 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 275 4 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 265 3 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2011 266 2 0 26 14 0 0 0 308
2012 309 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 322
2013 314 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 325
2014 288 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 311
2015 295 1 0 19 0 0 0 0 315
2016 278 1 1 11 1 0 1 0 293
2017 302 2 0 11 2 0 2 0 319
2018 293 2 1 20 1 0 4 0 321
2019 263 3 1 28 1 0 5 0 301
2020 271 5 2 36 1 0 3 0 318
2021 250 4 2 32 0 0 2 0 290
2022 281 2 0 36 0 0 5 0 324
2023 269 3 0 29 1 0 5 0 307
2024 265 2 0 37 1 0 5 0 310

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 Mc Cook Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 26.3 13.2 15.8
1989 362 27.7 13.0 16.9
1990 340 26.8 12.6 15.6
1991 357 26.8 13.3 14.6
1992 392 27.1 14.4 15.1
1993 409 27.8 14.7 15.9
1994 380 26.8 14.2 17.9
1995 400 25.9 15.4 15.8
1996 400 25.9 15.4 15.8
1997 398 28.4 14.0 14.1
1998 400 28.1 14.2 24
1999 363 27.9 13.0 26.4
2000 362 26.5 13.7 27.9
2001 342 26.5 12.9 32.7
2002 362 23.9 15.1 28.5
2003 362 23.9 15.1 28.5
2004 349 22.6 15.4 42.1
2005 338 22.8 14.8 37.6
2006 327 22.0 14.9 31.2
2007 319 19.6 16.3 52
2008 320 23.9 13.4 30
2009 313 21.0 14.9 35.1
2010 295 21.5 13.6 38.3
2011 308 20.5 14.9 42.9
2012 322 20.5 15.6 39.8
2013 325 19.5 16.6 43.1
2014 311 21.8 14.2 38.6
2015 315 19.0 16.5 43.8
2016 293 19.0 15.4 41.3
2017 319 19.1 16.6 34.5
2018 321 18.4 17.4 42.1
2019 301 19.3 15.5 47.5
2020 318 20.1 15.8 47.8
2021 290 18.7 15.4 45.5
2022 324 20.8 15.5 39.2
2023 307 20.8 14.7 40.1
2024 310 20.8 14.8 43.5

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 Mc Cook Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 26.3 13.2 15.8
1989 362 27.7 13.0 16.9
1990 340 26.8 12.6 15.6
1991 357 26.8 13.3 14.6
1992 392 27.1 14.4 15.1
1993 409 27.8 14.7 15.9
1994 380 26.8 14.2 17.9
1995 400 25.9 15.4 15.8
1996 400 25.9 15.4 15.8
1997 398 28.4 14.0 14.1
1998 400 28.1 14.2 24
1999 363 27.9 13.0 26.4
2000 362 26.5 13.7 27.9
2001 342 26.5 12.9 32.7
2002 362 23.9 15.1 28.5
2003 362 23.9 15.1 28.5
2004 349 22.6 15.4 42.1
2005 338 22.8 14.8 37.6
2006 327 22.0 14.9 31.2
2007 319 19.6 16.3 52
2008 320 23.9 13.4 30
2009 313 21.0 14.9 35.1
2010 295 21.5 13.6 38.3
2011 308 20.5 14.9 42.9
2012 322 20.5 15.6 39.8
2013 325 19.5 16.6 43.1
2014 311 21.8 14.2 38.6
2015 315 19.0 16.5 43.8
2016 293 19.0 15.4 41.3
2017 319 19.1 16.6 34.5
2018 321 18.4 17.4 42.1
2019 301 19.3 15.5 47.5
2020 318 20.1 15.8 47.8
2021 290 18.7 15.4 45.5
2022 324 20.8 15.5 39.2
2023 307 20.8 14.7 40.1
2024 310 20.8 14.8 43.5

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 Mc Cook Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $66 (0.6%) $9,988 (85.8%) $11,643
2020 $182 (1.6%) $9,657 (84.2%) $11,469
2021 $352 (2.5%) $11,739 (84.8%) $13,847
2022 $263 (1.8%) $11,999 (84.2%) $14,252
2023 $153 (1.0%) $12,488 (85.0%) $14,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mc Cook Junior 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 56th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 238 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Junior High School)4772
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)4772
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Junior High School)5778
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)5778
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Junior High School)5866
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)5866
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Junior High School)5672
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)5672
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Junior High School)6774
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mc Cook Public Schools)6774
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Junior High School)6769
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mc Cook Public Schools)6769
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Mc Cook Junior High School)7881
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Mc Cook Public Schools)7881
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students301307
 2%
African American33
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2829
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White263269
 2.3%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%40.1%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mc Cook Junior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Mc Cook Junior High School.

Students who attend Mc Cook Junior High School usually go on to attend Mc Cook Senior High School

Students at Mc Cook Junior High School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Mc Cook Junior High School ranks 56th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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