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.
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