Wood River Rural Middle School

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Wood River Rural Middle School ranks 41 st of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wood River Rural Middle School is a public middle school serving 126 students in grades 6-8 in Wood River, Nebraska. The school is part of the Wood River Rural Schools district, which is ranked 26 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wood River Rural Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 75% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 58.3%, and 84.85% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 57.22%. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates than the nearby Hastings Middle School, at 21.1% in 2023-2024. Additionally, Wood River Rural Middle School has a relatively low spending per student, ranging from $283 to $493 per student over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Hastings Middle School ($14,139 per student) and the Grand Island Public Schools ($14,139 to $15,907 per student).

Despite the school's strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from 33rd out of 252 Nebraska middle schools in 2013-2014 to 41st out of 200 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific student subgroups has been mixed, indicating a need to focus on addressing the unique needs of all student populations. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while lower than the nearby Hastings Middle School, is still relatively high at 21.1% in 2023-2024, which could be an area of concern.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883-0518

(308) 583-2249

District: Wood River Rural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $493

Students who attend Wood River Rural Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wood River Rural High School

Feeder schools for Wood River Rural Middle School:

Elementary:

Wood River Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

19.3%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wood River Rural Middle School ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.42. (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 (75.2%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood River Rural Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Wood River Rural Middle School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood River Rural Middle School is $493.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wood River Rural Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Rural Middle School 41^st of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wood River Rural Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Wood River Rural Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Rural Schools 26^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wood River Rural Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	50.77	133^rd	226	41.2%
2007	65.70	70^th	227	69.2%
2008	62.60	87^th	245	64.5%
2009	49.05	163^rd	243	32.9%
2010	62.81	80^th	254	68.5%
2011	67.73	66^th	246	73.2%
2012	74.82	39^th	255	84.7%
2013	70.82	54^th	248	78.2%
2014	77.49	33^rd	252	86.9%
2015	61.49	91^st	256	64.5%
2016	68.46	61^st	255	76.1%
2017	68.51	66^th	236	72.0%
2018	64.47	74^th	225	67.1%
2019	43.02	154^th	247	37.7%
2021	42.12	139^th	223	37.7%
2022	46.50	136^th	249	45.4%
2023	52.56	126^th	238	47.1%
2024	75.42	41^st	200	79.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	85.63	8^th	120	93.3%
2019	71.82	21^st	123	82.9%
2021	63.30	33^rd	115	71.3%
2022	47.62	71^st	118	39.8%
2023	46.80	89^th	144	38.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	47.15	89^th	156	42.9%
2021	55.72	63^rd	137	54.0%
2022	35.99	111^th	150	26.0%
2023	47.70	88^th	146	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	52.07	71^st	141	49.6%
2019	42.57	98^th	153	35.9%
2021	49.27	70^th	144	51.4%
2022	59.35	63^rd	160	60.6%
2023	54.55	78^th	156	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.81	129^th	203	36.5%
2019	30.75	166^th	222	25.2%
2021	34.73	144^th	204	29.4%
2022	42.85	136^th	234	41.9%
2023	48.29	117^th	217	46.1%
2024	68.95	38^th	141	73.0%

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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 Wood River Rural Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	132	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	159
2006	115	2	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	146
2007	98	0	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	128
2008	91	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	120
2009	81	0	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	116
2010	88	0	1	37	0	n/a	n/a	126
2011	89	2	0	26	0	1	0	118
2012	94	2	0	24	0	0	0	120
2013	90	2	0	26	0	0	0	118
2014	97	1	0	32	0	0	0	130
2015	97	2	0	31	0	0	0	130
2016	84	1	0	34	0	1	0	120
2017	82	4	0	33	0	1	0	120
2018	82	5	0	34	0	1	0	122
2019	78	4	0	33	0	0	0	115
2020	83	4	0	33	0	1	0	121
2021	91	2	0	26	1	1	0	121
2022	102	2	0	21	1	1	0	127
2023	97	3	0	24	1	1	0	126
2024	82	2	0	21	1	1	2	109

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 Wood River Rural Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	159	9.7	16.4	31.4
2006	146	9.6	15.2	39
2007	128	9.6	13.3	33.6
2008	120	11.5	10.4	39.2
2009	116	9.1	12.7	39.7
2010	126	11.1	11.2	42.9
2011	118	11.2	10.4	42.4
2012	120	11.1	10.7	42.5
2013	118	n/a	n/a	42.4
2014	130	10.3	12.5	47.7
2015	130	10.0	13.0	50
2016	120	6.0	20.0	51.7
2017	120	9.7	12.3	52.5
2018	122	11.5	10.5	50.8
2019	115	11.6	9.8	53.9
2020	121	11.8	10.1	54.5
2021	121	11.6	10.4	47.1
2022	127	10.6	11.9	51.2
2023	126	11.0	11.4	46.8
2024	109	9.2	11.8	45.9

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 Wood River Rural Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	159	9.7	16.4	31.4
2006	146	9.6	15.2	39
2007	128	9.6	13.3	33.6
2008	120	11.5	10.4	39.2
2009	116	9.1	12.7	39.7
2010	126	11.1	11.2	42.9
2011	118	11.2	10.4	42.4
2012	120	11.1	10.7	42.5
2013	118	n/a	n/a	42.4
2014	130	10.3	12.5	47.7
2015	130	10.0	13.0	50
2016	120	6.0	20.0	51.7
2017	120	9.7	12.3	52.5
2018	122	11.5	10.5	50.8
2019	115	11.6	9.8	53.9
2020	121	11.8	10.1	54.5
2021	121	11.6	10.4	47.1
2022	127	10.6	11.9	51.2
2023	126	11.0	11.4	46.8
2024	109	9.2	11.8	45.9

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 Wood River Rural Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$257 (98.5%)	$261
2020	$42 (14.8%)	$213 (75.3%)	$283
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$303 (91.8%)	$330
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$453 (94.4%)	$480
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$462 (93.7%)	$493

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood River Rural Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 126^th of 238 Middle schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Middle School)	34	62	28%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)	34	62	28%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Middle School)	63	79	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)	63	79	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Middle School)	39	65	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)	39	65	26%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Middle School)	61	78	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)	61	78	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Middle School)	48	46	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)	48	46	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Middle School)	53	65	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)	53	65	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Wood River Rural Middle School)	53	54	1%
8th Grade Science (Wood River Rural Schools)	53	54	1%
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	115	126	9.6%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	33	24	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	78	97	24.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.9%	46.8%	7.1%

Schools Near Wood River Rural 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
Wood River Rural Middle School	Public	6-8	13800 W Wood River Rd	Wood River	68883	Hall County	Wood River Rural Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 583-2249	109	9	11.8	45.9%	82 (75.2%)	2 (1.8%)	21 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	75.4	41^st of 200 public middle schools	79.5%		52.6	126^th of 238 public middle schools	47.1%	85	$493	$00	$462
Westridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4111 W 13th St	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5886	624	51	12.3	50.8%	354 (56.7%)	13 (2.1%)	220 (35.3%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	29.5	157^th of 200 public middle schools	21.5%		45.5	147^th of 238 public middle schools	38.2%	10	$15,907	$1,607	$12,154
Walnut Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 N Custer Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5990	789	63	12.5	81.4%	183 (23.2%)	29 (3.7%)	545 (69.1%)	9 (1.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	14.1	181^st of 200 public middle schools	9.5%		18.4	207^th of 238 public middle schools	13.0%	26	$14,973	$1,486	$11,706
Barr Middle School	Public	6-8	602 W Stolley Park Rd	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5875	663	52	12.7	75.4%	176 (26.5%)	52 (7.8%)	414 (62.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.7%)	13.9	183^rd of 200 public middle schools	8.5%		18	209^th of 238 public middle schools	12.2%	26	$14,729	$1,127	$11,362
West Hastings Middle School	Public	8	4200 2nd Street	Hastings	68901	Adams County	West Hastings School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 460-3011	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hastings Middle School	Public	6-8	201 N Marian Road	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 461-7520	773	58	13.4	61.2%	522 (67.5%)	7 (0.9%)	201 (26.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	22.8	166^th of 200 public middle schools	17.0%		25	196^th of 238 public middle schools	17.6%	30	$14,139	$721	$11,652

Frequently Asked Questions about Wood River Rural Middle School

Is Wood River Rural Middle School a good school?

Wood River Rural Middle School ranks 41^st of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Wood River Rural Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wood River Rural Middle School usually go on to attend Wood River Rural High School

What district is Wood River Rural Middle School in?

Wood River Rural Schools

How many students attend Wood River Rural Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 109 students attended Wood River Rural Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Wood River Rural Middle School?

Students at Wood River Rural Middle School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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