Harvard Middle School

Harvard Middle School is a small rural middle school located in Harvard, Nebraska. Serving grades six through eight, the school has an enrollment of just 45 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 with four full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Despite its modest size, Harvard Middle School focuses on individualized attention to help each student succeed.

Academically, the school ranks in the 31st percentile among Nebraska middle schools, with an overall MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.2 out of 10. In ELA/Reading, 41% of students are proficient or above, while 28% meet proficiency standards in Math. These scores suggest there is room for improvement but also indicate the school’s commitment to student development.

Harvard Middle School benefits from its close-knit rural setting, where teachers and staff have a deep understanding of each child's needs and progress. The community atmosphere fosters a supportive learning environment conducive to growth and personal attention.

With an enrollment of 45 students, Harvard Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Harvard Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.