Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks 164 th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shelby - Rising City Middle School is a small public middle school in Shelby, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 89. While the school has shown some academic strengths, such as 8th grade proficiency rates above the state average in science, it has faced challenges in recent years, including declining performance and disparities in student subgroup outcomes.

Academically, Shelby - Rising City Middle School has had mixed results compared to state averages, with 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency above the state level but 6th and 7th grade proficiency below. In mathematics, the school has underperformed the state across all grades. However, the school's 8th grade science proficiency was significantly higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 34th out of 255 Nebraska middle schools in 2015-2016 to 167th out of 238 in the current 2022-2023 school year, earning it a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Columbus Middle School and Cross County Middle School, Shelby - Rising City Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school also faces disparities in student subgroup performance, with male students and White students performing relatively worse than their counterparts. Despite spending significantly more per student than nearby schools, the school's challenges suggest the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and instructional practices to improve outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662-5573

(402) 527-5946

District: Shelby - Rising City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,372

Students who attend Shelby - Rising City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shelby - Rising City High School

Feeder schools for Shelby - Rising City Middle School:

Elementary:

Shelby - Rising City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shelby - Rising City Middle School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Shelby - Rising City Middle School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelby - Rising City Middle School is $20,372.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shelby - Rising City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby - Rising City Middle School 164^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Shelby - Rising City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby - Rising City Public Schools 163^rd of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2014	31.09	204^th	252	19.0%
2015	68.57	58^th	256	77.3%
2016	78.37	34^th	255	86.7%
2017	70.47	62^nd	236	73.7%
2018	62.15	84^th	225	62.7%
2019	59.00	91^st	247	63.2%
2021	16.56	199^th	223	10.8%
2022	22.90	207^th	249	16.9%
2023	37.09	167^th	238	29.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.52	86^th	144	40.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.65	79^th	147	46.3%
2019	50.46	78^th	156	50.0%
2023	23.48	119^th	146	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.21	64^th	141	54.6%
2022	46.51	94^th	160	41.3%
2023	42.26	98^th	156	37.2%

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Rank History for White students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.56	79^th	203	61.1%
2019	58.06	86^th	222	61.3%
2021	24.11	170^th	204	16.7%
2022	22.64	199^th	234	15.0%
2023	30.74	167^th	217	23.0%

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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 Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	78	16	0	0	0	94
2013	88	12	0	0	0	100
2014	87	12	0	0	0	99
2015	92	3	0	0	1	96
2016	78	6	1	0	1	86
2017	69	8	1	0	1	79
2018	68	5	1	0	0	74
2019	62	7	0	2	0	71
2020	63	13	0	0	1	77
2021	71	17	0	0	4	92
2022	71	18	0	0	5	94
2023	68	18	0	0	3	89

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 Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	94	8.4	11.1	48.9
2013	100	8.4	11.9	34
2014	99	8.8	11.2	35.4
2015	96	9.0	10.6	27.1
2016	86	8.0	10.7	33.7
2017	79	6.9	11.4	49.4
2018	74	6.7	11.0	43.2
2019	71	6.4	11.0	43.7
2020	77	6.4	11.9	40.3
2021	92	5.2	17.5	46.7
2022	94	6.7	13.9	20.2
2023	89	5.5	16.0	44.9

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 Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	94	8.4	11.1	48.9
2013	100	8.4	11.9	34
2014	99	8.8	11.2	35.4
2015	96	9.0	10.6	27.1
2016	86	8.0	10.7	33.7
2017	79	6.9	11.4	49.4
2018	74	6.7	11.0	43.2
2019	71	6.4	11.0	43.7
2020	77	6.4	11.9	40.3
2021	92	5.2	17.5	46.7
2022	94	6.7	13.9	20.2
2023	89	5.5	16.0	44.9

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 Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$244 (1.4%)	$14,032 (83.3%)	$16,848
2020	$436 (2.5%)	$14,245 (82.2%)	$17,333
2021	$566 (3.4%)	$13,509 (80.6%)	$16,763
2022	$451 (2.5%)	$14,286 (79.3%)	$18,014
2023	$566 (2.8%)	$16,237 (79.7%)	$20,372

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 167^th of 238 Middle schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	52	56	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	52	56	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	67	52	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	67	52	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	56	48	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	56	48	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	59	44	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	59	44	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	46	69	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	46	69	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	50	42	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	50	42	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Shelby - Rising City Middle School)	67	78	11%
8th Grade Science (Shelby - Rising City Public Schools)	67	78	11%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	89	25.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	18	157.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	62	68	9.7%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	44.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Shelby - Rising City Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shelby - Rising City Middle School	Public	6-8	650 N Walnut St	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	89	6	16.0	44.9%	68 (76.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	37.1	164^th of 234 public middle schools	29.9%		22.9	207^th of 249 public middle schools	16.9%	43		56.0	48.0	69.0		52.0	44.0	42.0		78.0	$20,372	$566	$16,237
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	57	4	13.8	31.6%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	41.1	155^th of 234 public middle schools	33.8%		54.9	113^th of 249 public middle schools	54.6%	42		60.0		52.0		47.0		56.0		78.0	$5,519	$215	$218
Cross County Middle School	Public	6-8	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	75	8	9.4	45.3%	69 (92.0%)	3 (4.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	94^th of 234 public middle schools	59.8%		74.8	42^nd of 249 public middle schools	83.1%	52		70.0	59.0	77.0			76.0	73.0		50.0	$21,819	$276	$17,778
Columbus Middle School	Public	5-8	2200 26th St	Columbus	68602	Platte County	Columbus Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 563-7060	1,174	78	15.0	55.4%	549 (46.8%)	15 (1.3%)	565 (48.1%)	11 (0.9%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.0%)	20.8	200^th of 234 public middle schools	14.5%		25.5	202^nd of 249 public middle schools	18.9%	2	41.0	43.0	43.0	50.0	43.0	47.0	58.0	58.0	68.0	49.0	$13,098	$851	$11,037

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Shelby - Rising City Middle School ranks 164^th of 234 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Shelby - Rising City Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Shelby - Rising City Middle School?

Students at Shelby - Rising City Middle School are 76% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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