Alliance Middle School

11th & Laramie
Alliance, NE 69301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alliance Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Alliance Middle School's student population of 286 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alliance Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alliance Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#799 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alliance Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alliance Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Alliance Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alliance Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alliance Middle School's ranking?
Alliance Middle School is ranked #799 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Alliance Middle School?
286 students attend Alliance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Alliance Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance Middle School?
Alliance Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alliance Middle School offer ?
Alliance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alliance Middle School part of?
Alliance Middle School is part of Alliance School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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