Below Average
#727 of 967 schools in NE
Goodrich Middle School
Middle School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 LEWIS AVENUE, Lincoln, NE 68521
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goodrich 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 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goodrich 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$66,902
Median home value
$235,600
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68521; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Dawes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Culler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 680 | 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
- #38 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
Goodrich Middle School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodrich Middle School
Goodrich Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 852 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodrich Middle School
What grades does Goodrich Middle School serve?
Goodrich Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Goodrich Middle School?
Goodrich Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodrich Middle School rank in NE?
Goodrich Middle School ranks #727 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Goodrich Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodrich Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Goodrich Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodrich Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Goodrich Middle School a charter school?
No, Goodrich Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodrich Middle School a Title I school?
No, Goodrich Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodrich Middle School?
81.3% of students at Goodrich 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
- 852
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1213
- Area population (ZIP 68521)
- 38,386
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 68521; 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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