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#655 of 967 schools in NE
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
Middle School · Wauneta-palisade Public Schs · Wauneta, NE
A Wauneta-palisade Public Schs middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
214 W WICHITA ST PO BOX 368, Wauneta, NE 69045
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wauneta Palisade Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,071
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$450/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69045; 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.
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wauneta Palisade Middle School is listed in WAUNETA-PALISADE PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wauneta Palisade Middle School
Wauneta Palisade Middle School is a public middle school in Wauneta, NE, part of Wauneta-palisade Public Schs, serving approximately 51 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wauneta Palisade Middle School
What grades does Wauneta Palisade Middle School serve?
Wauneta Palisade Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wauneta Palisade Middle School?
Wauneta Palisade Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wauneta Palisade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wauneta Palisade Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wauneta Palisade Middle School rank in NE?
Wauneta Palisade Middle School ranks #655 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Wauneta Palisade Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wauneta Palisade Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Wauneta Palisade Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wauneta Palisade Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wauneta Palisade Middle School a charter school?
No, Wauneta Palisade Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wauneta Palisade Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wauneta Palisade Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wauneta Palisade Middle School?
64.7% of students at Wauneta Palisade 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
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chase County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (308) 394-5650
- Area population (ZIP 69045)
- 788
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 69045; 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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