Very Good
#331 of 967 schools in NE
Top 34% in state
Central City Middle School
Middle School · Central City Public Schools · Central City, NE
A middle school in Central City, NE serving grades 5th – 8th.
1510 28TH STREET PO BOX 57, Central City, NE 68826
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central City Middle School score 48% 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 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central City 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low130/100K
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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
$66,154
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Christain SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central City Middle School is listed in CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central City Middle School
Central City Middle School is a public middle school in Central City, NE, part of Central City Public Schools, serving approximately 227 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central City Middle School
What grades does Central City Middle School serve?
Central City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Central City Middle School?
Central City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central City Middle School rank in NE?
Central City Middle School ranks #331 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Central City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Central City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central City Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central City Middle School a charter school?
No, Central City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Central City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central City Middle School?
45.4% of students at Central City 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (308) 946-3056
- Area population (ZIP 68826)
- 3,976
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 68826; 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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