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Very Good

#367 of 967 schools in NE

Top 38% in state

Lux Middle School

Middle School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE

A Lincoln Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7800 HIGH ST, Lincoln, NE 68506

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,573
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Lux Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lux 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$70,501

Median home value

$245,200

Median rent

$1,147/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68506; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
College View AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.9 mi219Compare →
Lefler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–82.5 mi611Compare →
Pound Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–82.5 mi719Compare →
Culler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.86–83.3 mi680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#15 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

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

About Lux Middle School

Lux Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 808 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lux Middle School

What grades does Lux Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Lux Middle School?

Lux Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lux Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lux Middle School rank in NE?

Lux Middle School ranks #367 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Lux Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lux Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lux Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lux Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lux Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Lux Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

22.5% of students at Lux 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
808
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 68506)
27,909
Area average commute
17.4 min
Area median age
40.7
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 68506; 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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