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#693 of 967 schools in NE
Adams Middle School
Middle School · North Platte Public Schools · North Platte, NE
A North Platte Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 S MC DONALD RD, North Platte, NE 69101
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Platte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,833
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick JR SR High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Platte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Middle School is listed in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Middle School
Adams Middle School is a public middle school in North Platte, NE, part of North Platte Public Schools, serving approximately 533 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Middle School
What grades does Adams Middle School serve?
Adams Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Middle School rank in NE?
Adams Middle School ranks #693 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Adams Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams Middle School a charter school?
No, Adams Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Middle School a Title I school?
No, Adams Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Middle School?
50.1% of students at Adams Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (308) 535-7112
- Area population (ZIP 69101)
- 27,572
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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