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#600 of 967 schools in NE

Irving Middle School

Middle School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE

A Lincoln Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2745 S 22ND ST, Lincoln, NE 68502

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,573
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Irving Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Irving 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$65,825

Median home value

$220,500

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

39.4%

Homeownership

52.9%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68502; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Pound Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–82.2 mi719Compare →
Lefler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–82.4 mi611Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lincoln Public Schools

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#29 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

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

About Irving Middle School

Irving Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 828 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irving Middle School

What grades does Irving Middle School serve?

Irving Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Irving Middle School?

Irving Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irving Middle School rank in NE?

Irving Middle School ranks #600 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Irving Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irving Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Irving Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Irving Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Irving Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

44.0% of students at Irving 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
828
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 68502)
25,571
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
37
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 68502; 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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