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#803 of 967 schools in NE

Banner County Middle School

Middle School · Banner County Public Schools · Harrisburg, NE

A middle school in Harrisburg, NE where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 SCHOOL ST PO BOX 5, Harrisburg, NE 69345

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-5.32 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$27,861
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Banner County Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Banner County 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,938

Median home value

$136,100

Median rent

$1,075/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Banner County Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$27,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Banner County Middle School is listed in BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Banner County Middle School

Banner County Middle School is a public middle school in Harrisburg, NE, part of Banner County Public Schools, serving approximately 33 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Banner County Middle School

What grades does Banner County Middle School serve?

Banner County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Banner County Middle School?

Banner County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Banner County Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Banner County Middle School rank in NE?

Banner County Middle School ranks #803 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Banner County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Banner County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Banner County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Banner County Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Banner County Middle School a charter school?

No, Banner County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Banner County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Banner County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Banner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 69345)
448
Area median age
50.8
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 69345; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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