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#627 of 967 schools in NE

Gordon-rushville Middle School

Middle School · Gordon-rushville Public Schs · Rushville, NE

A Gordon-rushville Public Schs middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

310 SPRAGUE PO BOX 590, Rushville, NE 69360

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$18,058
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Gordon-rushville Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Gordon-rushville 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,659

Median home value

$88,400

Median rent

$758/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Gordon-rushville Public Schs

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gordon-rushville Middle School is listed in GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gordon-rushville Middle School

Gordon-rushville Middle School is a public middle school in Rushville, NE, part of Gordon-rushville Public Schs, serving approximately 114 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon-rushville Middle School

What grades does Gordon-rushville Middle School serve?

Gordon-rushville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Gordon-rushville Middle School?

Gordon-rushville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon-rushville Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gordon-rushville Middle School rank in NE?

Gordon-rushville Middle School ranks #627 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gordon-rushville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gordon-rushville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Gordon-rushville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon-rushville Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gordon-rushville Middle School a charter school?

No, Gordon-rushville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gordon-rushville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gordon-rushville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sheridan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 69360)
1,099
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
46.1
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 69360; 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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