Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Hastings 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 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Middle School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hastings 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 Hastings Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings Middle School's ranking?
Hastings Middle School is ranked #656 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
780 students attend Hastings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hastings Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hastings Middle School offer ?
Hastings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hastings Middle School part of?
Hastings Middle School is part of Hastings School District.
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