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#855 of 967 schools in NE
Gering Middle School
Middle School · Gering Public Schools · Gering, NE
A middle school in Gering, NE where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Q ST, Gering, NE 69341
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gering Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gering 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$70,142
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Meridian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 21 | 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.
Gering Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gering Middle School is listed in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gering Middle School
Gering Middle School is a public middle school in Gering, NE, part of Gering Public Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gering Middle School
What grades does Gering Middle School serve?
Gering Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gering Middle School?
Gering Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gering Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gering Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gering Middle School rank in NE?
Gering Middle School ranks #855 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Gering Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gering Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Gering Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gering Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gering Middle School a charter school?
No, Gering Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gering Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gering Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gering Middle School?
54.4% of students at Gering 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
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Scotts Bluff County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (308) 436-3123
- Area population (ZIP 69341)
- 10,721
- Area average commute
- 13.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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.
- 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 69341; 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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