Serving 198 students in grades 6-8, Ogallala Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Ogallala Middle School?
198 students attend Ogallala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ogallala Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ogallala Middle School?
Ogallala Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ogallala Middle School offer ?
Ogallala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ogallala Middle School part of?
Ogallala Middle School is part of Ogallala Public Schools School District.
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