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#147 of 967 schools in NE

Top 15% in state

West Point - Beemer Middle School

Middle School · West Point Public Schools · West Point, NE

A middle school in West Point, NE serving grades 5th – 8th.

1200 E WASHINGTON, West Point, NE 68788

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$16,578
Chronic Absenteeism5.7%

Students at West Point - Beemer Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency47%(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 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

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

Based on 24 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Point - Beemer 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,632

Median home value

$217,400

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68788; 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

Compare nearby

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.

West Point Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Point - Beemer Middle School is listed in WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Point - Beemer Middle School

West Point - Beemer Middle School is a public middle school in West Point, NE, part of West Point Public Schools, serving approximately 176 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Point - Beemer Middle School

What grades does West Point - Beemer Middle School serve?

West Point - Beemer Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend West Point - Beemer Middle School?

West Point - Beemer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point - Beemer Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Point - Beemer Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Point - Beemer Middle School rank in NE?

West Point - Beemer Middle School ranks #147 of 967 schools in NE.

What is West Point - Beemer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Point - Beemer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 West Point - Beemer Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point - Beemer Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is West Point - Beemer Middle School a charter school?

No, West Point - Beemer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Point - Beemer Middle School a Title I school?

No, West Point - Beemer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point - Beemer Middle School?

60.2% of students at West Point - Beemer 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cuming County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.7%
Area population (ZIP 68788)
4,531
Area median age
42.3
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 68788; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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