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#590 of 967 schools in NE
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
Middle School · Johnson Co Central Public Schs · Cook, NE
A Johnson Co Central Public Schs middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
407 N 1ST ST PO BOX 255, Cook, NE 68392
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Co Central Middle Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Johnson Co Central Public Schs
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch is listed in JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch is a public middle school in Cook, NE, part of Johnson Co Central Public Schs, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
What grades does Johnson Co Central Middle Sch serve?
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Johnson Co Central Middle Sch?
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central Middle Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Co Central Middle Sch rank in NE?
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch ranks #590 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Johnson Co Central Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch 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 Johnson Co Central Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Co Central Middle Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Co Central Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Johnson Co Central Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Co Central Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Johnson Co Central Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Co Central Middle Sch?
51.7% of students at Johnson Co Central Middle Sch 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
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (402) 864-4181
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.
- 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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