Serving 33 students in grades 5-8, Coleridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
33 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
71%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
77%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%

Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Coleridge Community Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Coleridge Middle School?
33 students attend Coleridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Coleridge Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleridge Middle School?
Coleridge Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Coleridge Middle School offer ?
Coleridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Coleridge Middle School part of?
Coleridge Middle School is part of Coleridge Community Schools School District.
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