Serving 53 students in grades 6-8, High Plains Community 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend High Plains Community Middle School?
53 students attend High Plains Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of High Plains Community Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains Community Middle School?
High Plains Community Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Plains Community Middle School offer ?
High Plains Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Plains Community Middle School part of?
High Plains Community Middle School is part of High Plains Community Schools School District.
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