Palmyra Middle School

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Palmyra Middle School ranks 95 th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palmyra Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Palmyra, Nebraska, with 148 students. The school is part of the Palmyra District O R 1, which is ranked 68 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmyra Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS/English Language Arts, NSCAS/Mathematics, and NSCAS/Science assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 72% of 6th graders, 67.31% of 7th graders, and 74% of 8th graders were proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.3%, 57.74%, and 62.77% respectively. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% compared to the state average. Additionally, Palmyra Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.92% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Palmyra Middle School stands out. It outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools middle schools (Culler, Lefler, Mickle, Pound, and Lux) in test scores across all subjects and grade levels. Palmyra Middle School also outperforms the Waverly Middle School, the highest-ranked nearby school, in some areas, such as 8th grade NSCAS/Science. Palmyra Middle School has maintained a consistent level of performance over the past two school years, with its ranking and star rating remaining stable.

Detail:

Public 6-8

425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418

(402) 780-5327

District: Palmyra District O R 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,176

Student/teacher ratio: 149.0

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

African American:

1.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmyra Middle School ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.58. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), African American (1.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle School is 149. (See more...)

Compare Palmyra Middle School employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmyra Middle School is $3,176.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmyra Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Middle School 95^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Palmyra Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Palmyra District O R 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra District O R 1 68^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmyra Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Palmyra Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.12	137^th	238	42.4%
2024	58.58	95^th	200	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Palmyra Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.12	97^th	146	33.6%
2024	60.79	45^th	106	57.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Palmyra Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.35	73^rd	156	53.2%
2024	57.74	47^th	106	55.7%

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Rank History for White students at Palmyra Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.13	134^th	217	38.2%
2024	55.22	66^th	141	53.2%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmyra Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	144	2	1	1	148
2024	145	2	1	1	149

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 Palmyra Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	148	0.0	n/a	18.9
2024	149	1.0	149.0	19.5

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 Palmyra Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	148	0.0	n/a	18.9
2024	149	1.0	149.0	19.5

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 Palmyra Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$148 (4.7%)	$1,592 (50.1%)	$3,176

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Palmyra Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmyra Middle School	Public	6-8	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 780-5327	149	1	149.0	19.5%	145 (97.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.6	95^th of 200 public middle schools	52.5%		48.1	137^th of 238 public middle schools	42.4%	42	$3,176	$148	$1,592
Moore Middle School	Public	6-8	8700 Yankee Woods Drive	Lincoln	68526	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1225	759	40	19.1	9.9%	640 (84.3%)	10 (1.3%)	37 (4.9%)	33 (4.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.5%)	82.4	20^th of 200 public middle schools	90.0%		85.3	14^th of 238 public middle schools	94.1%	6	$12,315	$678	$9,581
Middle School At Syracuse	Public	4-8	1430 Education Drive	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 269-2388	294	21	13.9	19.7%	271 (92.2%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	83.4	18^th of 200 public middle schools	91.0%		76.8	38^th of 238 public middle schools	84.0%	20	$14,044	$417	$11,413
Lux Middle School	Public	6-8	7800 High St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1220	808	48	16.8	22.5%	640 (79.2%)	16 (2.0%)	63 (7.8%)	33 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.9%)	80.1	26^th of 200 public middle schools	87.0%		79	29^th of 238 public middle schools	87.8%	3	$14,677	$870	$11,810
Pound Middle School	Public	6-8	4740 S 45th St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1217	719	49	14.5	42.8%	493 (68.6%)	34 (4.7%)	83 (11.5%)	18 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	85 (11.8%)	65.1	68^th of 200 public middle schools	66.0%		70.1	63^rd of 238 public middle schools	73.5%	5	$14,144	$1,023	$11,311
Lefler Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 S 48th St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1215	611	47	12.9	64.8%	323 (52.9%)	59 (9.7%)	111 (18.2%)	32 (5.2%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (12.6%)	36.3	142^nd of 200 public middle schools	29.0%		33	181^st of 238 public middle schools	23.9%	39	$15,584	$1,745	$11,887
Mickle Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 N 67th St	Lincoln	68507	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1216	702	46	15.1	49.3%	500 (71.2%)	31 (4.4%)	92 (13.1%)	12 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (9.3%)	40.5	133^rd of 200 public middle schools	33.5%		57.9	108^th of 238 public middle schools	54.6%	25	$13,871	$1,043	$11,016
Nuernberger Education Center	Public	6-8	1801 S 40th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1255	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middle School Student Support Program	Public	6-8	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Culler Middle School	Public	6-8	5201 Vine St	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1210	680	65	10.5	79.9%	288 (42.4%)	101 (14.9%)	173 (25.4%)	39 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.9%)	1.7	191^st of 200 public middle schools	4.5%		4.2	228^th of 238 public middle schools	4.2%	37	$16,377	$2,333	$12,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmyra Middle School

What district is Palmyra Middle School in?

Palmyra District O R 1

Is Palmyra Middle School a good school?

Palmyra Middle School ranks 95^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palmyra Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Palmyra Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Palmyra Middle School?

Students at Palmyra Middle School are 97% White, 1% African American.

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