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#479 of 967 schools in NE

Top 49% in state

Holdrege Middle School

Middle School · Holdrege Public Schools · Holdrege, NE

A middle school in Holdrege, NE where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

505 14TH AVE PO BOX 2002, Holdrege, NE 68949

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,573
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Holdrege Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holdrege 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$59,922

Median home value

$171,600

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68949; 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Holdrege Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holdrege Middle School is listed in HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holdrege Middle School

Holdrege Middle School is a public middle school in Holdrege, NE, part of Holdrege Public Schools, serving approximately 298 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holdrege Middle School

What grades does Holdrege Middle School serve?

Holdrege Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Holdrege Middle School?

Holdrege Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holdrege Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holdrege Middle School rank in NE?

Holdrege Middle School ranks #479 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Holdrege Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holdrege Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Holdrege Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holdrege Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Holdrege Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Holdrege Middle School a Title I school?

No, Holdrege Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holdrege Middle School?

40.9% of students at Holdrege 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Phelps County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 68949)
6,695
Area average commute
14.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 68949; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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