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#486 of 967 schools in NE
Cross County Middle School
Middle School · Cross County Community Schools · Stromsburg, NE
A Cross County Community Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1270 123RD RD PO BOX 525, Stromsburg, NE 68666
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cross County Middle School score 47% 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 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cross 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average384/100K
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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
$71,563
Median home value
$182,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Cross County Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cross County Middle School is listed in CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cross County Middle School
Cross County Middle School is a public middle school in Stromsburg, NE, part of Cross County Community Schools, serving approximately 86 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross County Middle School
What grades does Cross County Middle School serve?
Cross County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cross County Middle School?
Cross County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross County Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cross County Middle School rank in NE?
Cross County Middle School ranks #486 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Cross County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Cross County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross County Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cross County Middle School a charter school?
No, Cross County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cross County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cross County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross County Middle School?
45.3% of students at Cross County 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
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.5%
- Phone
- (402) 764-5521
- Area population (ZIP 68666)
- 1,598
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 68666; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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