Very Good
#311 of 967 schools in NE
Top 32% in state
Ainsworth Middle School
Middle School · Ainsworth Community Schools · Ainsworth, NE
An Ainsworth Community Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
520 E 2ND ST PO BOX 65, Ainsworth, NE 69210
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ainsworth Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ainsworth 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,147
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ainsworth Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ainsworth Middle School is listed in AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ainsworth Middle School
Ainsworth Middle School is a public middle school in Ainsworth, NE, part of Ainsworth Community Schools, serving approximately 112 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ainsworth Middle School
What grades does Ainsworth Middle School serve?
Ainsworth Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ainsworth Middle School?
Ainsworth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ainsworth Middle School rank in NE?
Ainsworth Middle School ranks #311 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Ainsworth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ainsworth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ainsworth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ainsworth Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ainsworth Middle School a charter school?
No, Ainsworth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ainsworth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ainsworth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ainsworth Middle School?
43.8% of students at Ainsworth 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (402) 387-2082
- Area population (ZIP 69210)
- 2,076
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 69210; 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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