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#427 of 967 schools in NE
Top 44% in state
Harvard Middle School
Middle School · Harvard Public Schools · Harvard, NE
A middle school in Harvard, NE where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
506 EAST NORTH STREET PO BOX 100, Harvard, NE 68944
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvard Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harvard 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,833
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Harvard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harvard Middle School is listed in HARVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvard Middle School
Harvard Middle School is a public middle school in Harvard, NE, part of Harvard Public Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvard Middle School
What grades does Harvard Middle School serve?
Harvard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harvard Middle School?
Harvard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvard Middle School rank in NE?
Harvard Middle School ranks #427 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Harvard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Harvard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvard Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Harvard Middle School a charter school?
No, Harvard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harvard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (402) 772-2171
- Area population (ZIP 68944)
- 1,230
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 68944; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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