Serving 27 students in grades 5-8, North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Loup Scotia 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia?
27 students attend North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia?
North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia offer ?
North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia part of?
North Loup Scotia Middle School At Scotia is part of North Loup Scotia School District.
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