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#429 of 967 schools in NE
Top 44% in state
Pound Middle School
Middle School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4740 S 45TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68516
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pound Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pound 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$100,093
Median home value
$331,600
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College View AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Irving Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Scott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,103 | Compare → |
| Lux Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 808 | Compare → |
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
- #20 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
Pound Middle School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pound Middle School
Pound Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 719 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pound Middle School
What grades does Pound Middle School serve?
Pound Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pound Middle School?
Pound Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pound Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pound Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pound Middle School rank in NE?
Pound Middle School ranks #429 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Pound Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pound Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Pound Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pound Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pound Middle School a charter school?
No, Pound Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pound Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pound Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pound Middle School?
42.8% of students at Pound 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
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1217
- Area population (ZIP 68516)
- 47,389
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 68516; 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
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