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#609 of 967 schools in NE
Wood River Rural Middle School
Middle School · Wood River Rural Schools · Wood River, NE
A middle school in Wood River, NE serving grades 6th – 8th.
13800 W WOOD RIVER RD PO BOX 518, Wood River, NE 68883
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wood River Rural Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wood River Rural 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low131/100K
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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
$88,333
Median home value
$186,200
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68883; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Wood River Rural Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood River Rural Middle School is listed in WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood River Rural Middle School
Wood River Rural Middle School is a public middle school in Wood River, NE, part of Wood River Rural Schools, serving approximately 109 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood River Rural Middle School
What grades does Wood River Rural Middle School serve?
Wood River Rural Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wood River Rural Middle School?
Wood River Rural Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood River Rural Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood River Rural Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood River Rural Middle School rank in NE?
Wood River Rural Middle School ranks #609 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Wood River Rural Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood River Rural Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Wood River Rural Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood River Rural Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wood River Rural Middle School a charter school?
No, Wood River Rural Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood River Rural Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wood River Rural Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood River Rural Middle School?
45.9% of students at Wood River Rural 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
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (308) 583-2249
- Area population (ZIP 68883)
- 2,486
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 68883; 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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