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#670 of 967 schools in NE
Superior Middle School
Middle School · Superior Public Schools · Superior, NE
A middle school in Superior, NE where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 WEST 8TH ST PO BOX 288, Superior, NE 68978
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Superior Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,068
Median home value
$77,200
Median rent
$665/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Superior Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Superior Middle School is listed in SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superior Middle School
Superior Middle School is a public middle school in Superior, NE, part of Superior Public Schools, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superior Middle School
What grades does Superior Middle School serve?
Superior Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Superior Middle School?
Superior Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superior Middle School rank in NE?
Superior Middle School ranks #670 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Superior Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Superior Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Superior Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Superior Middle School a charter school?
No, Superior Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superior Middle School a Title I school?
No, Superior Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nuckolls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (402) 879-3257
- Area population (ZIP 68978)
- 2,382
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 68978; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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