Gordon Rushville Middle School serves 152 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
32%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
68%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rushville High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gordon Rushville Middle School?
152 students attend Gordon Rushville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gordon Rushville Middle School students are White, and 32% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon Rushville Middle School?
Gordon Rushville Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gordon Rushville Middle School offer ?
Gordon Rushville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gordon Rushville Middle School part of?
Gordon Rushville Middle School is part of Rushville High School District.
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