Very Good
#321 of 967 schools in NE
Top 33% in state
Osceola Middle School
Middle School · Osceola Public Schools · Osceola, NE
A middle school in Osceola, NE serving grades 6th – 8th.
565 S KIMMEL PO BOX 198, Osceola, NE 68651
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osceola Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Osceola 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average384/100K
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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
$80,375
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$611/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Osceola Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osceola Middle School is listed in OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osceola Middle School
Osceola Middle School is a public middle school in Osceola, NE, part of Osceola Public Schools, serving approximately 42 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osceola Middle School
What grades does Osceola Middle School serve?
Osceola Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osceola Middle School rank in NE?
Osceola Middle School ranks #321 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Osceola Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Osceola Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Osceola Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Osceola Middle School a charter school?
No, Osceola Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osceola Middle School a Title I school?
No, Osceola Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osceola Middle School?
38.1% of students at Osceola 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
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (402) 747-3121
- Area population (ZIP 68651)
- 1,293
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 68651; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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