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Osceola Middle School

Summary:

Osceola Middle School is a small public middle school in Osceola, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 57. The school has a predominantly White student body, with 85.96% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the nearby Shelby - Rising City Middle School (76.4%) and Cross County Middle School (92%).

Osceola Middle School has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the state average in 6th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science, but underperforming in 8th grade English Language Arts and 6th and 8th grade Mathematics. The school's free and reduced lunch rate has fluctuated, ranging from 15% to 31.58%, which could impact student performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $3,078 to $5,519 over the past few years, which may be a factor in the school's resources and academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Osceola Middle School has lower test scores in several subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, but outperforms Shelby - Rising City Public Schools in overall state rankings and has a lower free and reduced lunch rate. However, the school's racial diversity has declined over the past three years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 88.33% to 95.16%, which could be a concern as research suggests diverse school environments can have positive impacts on student learning and development.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 565 S Kimmel
       Osceola, NE  68651-0198

(402) 747-3121

District: Osceola Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,519 Help


Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually attend:

High:    Osceola High School

Feeder schools for Osceola Middle School:

Elementary:    Osceola Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  57

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
10.5%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Osceola Middle School ranks worse than 66.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (10.5%), American Indian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Osceola Middle School is $5,519.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Osceola Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Middle School 155th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Osceola Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Osceola Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola Public Schools 94th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Osceola Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Osceola Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.63 116th 226 48.7%
2007 66.13 68th 227 70.0%
2008 29.30 226th 245 7.8%
2009 50.21 153rd 243 37.0%
2010 46.01 170th 254 33.1%
2011 44.09 159th 246 35.4%
2012 46.05 152nd 255 40.4%
2013 43.66 156th 248 37.1%
2014 38.67 176th 252 30.2%
2015 19.43 232nd 256 9.4%
2016 36.79 174th 255 31.8%
2017 44.14 139th 236 41.1%
2018 67.57 62nd 225 72.4%
2019 45.14 149th 247 39.7%
2021 45.21 129th 223 42.2%
2022 54.93 113th 249 54.6%
2023 41.06 157th 238 34.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Osceola Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.02 116th 150 22.7%
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Rank History for White students at Osceola Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.86 147th 222 33.8%
2021 39.21 134th 204 34.3%
2022 59.00 88th 234 62.4%
2023 38.64 138th 217 36.4%
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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 Osceola Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2005 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2006 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2007 73 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2008 60 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 51 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2010 55 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 58 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 61
2012 71 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 72
2013 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63
2014 61 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 64
2015 48 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 50
2016 47 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 50
2017 52 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 55
2018 50 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 54
2019 48 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 50
2020 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50
2021 59 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 62
2022 53 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 60
2023 49 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 57

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 Osceola Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 71 4.5 15.8 32.4
2003 71 4.5 15.8 32.4
2004 63 4.4 14.3 30.2
2005 72 4.6 15.7 34.7
2006 78 4.8 16.3 38.5
2007 73 5.1 14.3 32.9
2008 62 4.9 12.7 29
2009 53 4.6 11.5 24.5
2010 59 4.6 12.7 33.9
2011 61 4.6 13.1 27.9
2012 72 4.9 14.6 27.8
2013 63 4.6 13.6 22.2
2014 64 4.6 13.8 42.2
2015 50 4.0 12.5 50
2016 50 4.0 12.5 44
2017 55 5.4 10.0 43.6
2018 54 5.3 10.1 48.1
2019 50 4.2 11.7 28
2020 50 4.5 10.9 18
2021 62 4.3 14.1 30.6
2022 60 3.8 15.5 15
2023 57 4.1 13.8 31.6

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 Osceola Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 71 4.5 15.8 32.4
2003 71 4.5 15.8 32.4
2004 63 4.4 14.3 30.2
2005 72 4.6 15.7 34.7
2006 78 4.8 16.3 38.5
2007 73 5.1 14.3 32.9
2008 62 4.9 12.7 29
2009 53 4.6 11.5 24.5
2010 59 4.6 12.7 33.9
2011 61 4.6 13.1 27.9
2012 72 4.9 14.6 27.8
2013 63 4.6 13.6 22.2
2014 64 4.6 13.8 42.2
2015 50 4.0 12.5 50
2016 50 4.0 12.5 44
2017 55 5.4 10.0 43.6
2018 54 5.3 10.1 48.1
2019 50 4.2 11.7 28
2020 50 4.5 10.9 18
2021 62 4.3 14.1 30.6
2022 60 3.8 15.5 15
2023 57 4.1 13.8 31.6

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 Osceola Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $255 (7.4%) $3,452
2020 $00 (0.0%) $430 (11.2%) $3,855
2021 $12 (0.4%) $249 (8.1%) $3,078
2022 $205 (6.0%) $372 (10.9%) $3,415
2023 $215 (3.9%) $218 (3.9%) $5,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Osceola 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 149th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 157th of 238 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)3760
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Public Schools)3760
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)3747
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Public Schools)3747
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)6536
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Public Schools)6536
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4942
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)6548
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Public Schools)6548
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Middle School)3952
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola Public Schools)3952
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Middle School)3956
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Osceola Public Schools)3956
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Osceola Middle School)7278
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Osceola Public Schools)7278
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5057
 14%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4849
 2.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%31.6%
 3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Middle School

Osceola Middle School ranks 155th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually go on to attend Osceola High School

Students at Osceola Middle School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Osceola Middle School.


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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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