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#595 of 967 schools in NE
Based on limited data
Bennington South Middle School
Middle School · Bennington Public Schools · Bennington, NE
A middle school in Bennington, NE serving grades 6th – 8th.
9809 NORTH 171ST STREET PO BOX 309, Bennington, NE 68007
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NE statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennington South 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn North Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn Grandview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Alfonza W Davis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 746 | 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
- #6 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 South Middle School is listed in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington South Middle School
Bennington South Middle School is a public middle school in Bennington, NE, part of Bennington Public Schools, serving approximately 588 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 967 schools in NE. Based on limited data: 48% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington South Middle School
What grades does Bennington South Middle School serve?
Bennington South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bennington South Middle School?
Bennington South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington South Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington South Middle School rank in NE?
Bennington South Middle School ranks #595 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bennington South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bennington South Middle School a charter school?
No, Bennington South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bennington South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington South Middle School?
11.6% of students at Bennington South 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
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (402) 238-3079
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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