Excellent
#50 of 967 schools in NE
Top 5% in state
Bennington Middle School
Middle School · Bennington Public Schools · Bennington, NE
A middle school in Bennington, NE where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11201 NORTH 168 ST PO BOX 309, Bennington, NE 68007
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennington Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennington 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,767
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn North Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Alfonza W Davis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn Grandview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bennington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennington Middle School is listed in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington Middle School
Bennington Middle School is a public middle school in Bennington, NE, part of Bennington Public Schools, serving approximately 426 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington Middle School
What grades does Bennington Middle School serve?
Bennington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bennington Middle School?
Bennington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington Middle School rank in NE?
Bennington Middle School ranks #50 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bennington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Bennington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Bennington Middle School a charter school?
No, Bennington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bennington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington Middle School?
19.5% of students at Bennington 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (402) 238-3082
- Area population (ZIP 68007)
- 18,360
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 68007; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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