Serving 53 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence - Nelson 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School's student population of 53 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence - Nelson 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 Lawrence - Nelson Middle School is 0.11, 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
#695 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence - Nelson Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School is ranked #695 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
53 students attend Lawrence - Nelson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lawrence - Nelson Middle School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence - Nelson Middle School?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lawrence - Nelson Middle School offer ?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence - Nelson Middle School part of?
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School is part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District.
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