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#639 of 967 schools in NE

North Bend Central Middle School

Middle School · North Bend Central Public Schs · North Bend, NE

A North Bend Central Public Schs middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1320 WALNUT ST PO BOX 160, North Bend, NE 68649

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-4.94 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,188
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at North Bend Central Middle School score 54% 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 Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Bend Central 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average334/100K

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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

$85,714

Median home value

$197,700

Median rent

$791/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68649; 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

North Bend Central Public Schs

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Bend Central Middle School is listed in NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Bend Central Middle School

North Bend Central Middle School is a public middle school in North Bend, NE, part of North Bend Central Public Schs, serving approximately 132 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Bend Central Middle School

What grades does North Bend Central Middle School serve?

North Bend Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Bend Central Middle School?

North Bend Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Bend Central Middle School rank in NE?

North Bend Central Middle School ranks #639 of 967 schools in NE.

What is North Bend Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Bend Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 North Bend Central Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Bend Central Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is North Bend Central Middle School a charter school?

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

Is North Bend Central Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Bend Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Bend Central Middle School?

27.3% of students at North Bend Central 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
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Dodge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
Area population (ZIP 68649)
1,831
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
45.5
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 68649; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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