Needs Improvement
#892 of 967 schools in NE
Dawes Middle School
Middle School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5130 COLFAX STREET, Lincoln, NE 68504
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dawes Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dawes 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), 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
$52,159
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Culler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Goodrich Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| Lefler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 611 | 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.
Lincoln Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #57 of 60
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dawes Middle School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dawes Middle School
Dawes Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dawes Middle School
What grades does Dawes Middle School serve?
Dawes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dawes Middle School?
Dawes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dawes Middle School rank in NE?
Dawes Middle School ranks #892 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Dawes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Dawes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawes Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Dawes Middle School a charter school?
No, Dawes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dawes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dawes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawes Middle School?
76.5% of students at Dawes 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
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1211
- Area population (ZIP 68504)
- 17,396
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.2
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 68504; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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