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#865 of 967 schools in NE
Alliance Middle School
Middle School · Alliance Public Schools · Alliance, NE
A middle school in Alliance, NE where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1604 SWEETWATER, Alliance, NE 69301
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alliance Middle School score 28% 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 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alliance 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alliance), 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
$70,260
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Alliance Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alliance Middle School is listed in ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alliance Middle School
Alliance Middle School is a public middle school in Alliance, NE, part of Alliance Public Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alliance Middle School
What grades does Alliance Middle School serve?
Alliance Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alliance Middle School?
Alliance Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alliance Middle School rank in NE?
Alliance Middle School ranks #865 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Alliance Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alliance Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Alliance Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alliance Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alliance Middle School a charter school?
No, Alliance Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alliance Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alliance Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alliance Middle School?
63.4% of students at Alliance 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Box Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (308) 762-3079
- Area population (ZIP 69301)
- 9,525
- Area average commute
- 10.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 69301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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