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#543 of 967 schools in NE
C L Jones Middle School
Middle School · Minden Public Schools · Minden, NE
A Minden Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 W 3RD PO BOX 301, Minden, NE 68959
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C L Jones Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C L Jones 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average573/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minden), 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
$68,493
Median home value
$211,000
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Minden Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
C L Jones Middle School is listed in MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C L Jones Middle School
C L Jones Middle School is a public middle school in Minden, NE, part of Minden Public Schools, serving approximately 305 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C L Jones Middle School
What grades does C L Jones Middle School serve?
C L Jones Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend C L Jones Middle School?
C L Jones Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C L Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C L Jones Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C L Jones Middle School rank in NE?
C L Jones Middle School ranks #543 of 967 schools in NE.
What is C L Jones Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
C L Jones Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 C L Jones Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C L Jones Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C L Jones Middle School a charter school?
No, C L Jones Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C L Jones Middle School a Title I school?
No, C L Jones Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C L Jones Middle School?
34.8% of students at C L Jones 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kearney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (308) 832-2338
- Area population (ZIP 68959)
- 3,966
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 68959; 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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