Oakland Craig Junior High School (Closed 2023)

309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 69 students in grades 7-8, Oakland Craig Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
69 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(17-18)
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakland Craig Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakland Craig Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakland Craig Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Oakland Craig Junior High School?
69 students attend Oakland Craig Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oakland Craig Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Craig Junior High School?
Oakland Craig Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oakland Craig Junior High School offer ?
Oakland Craig Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oakland Craig Junior High School part of?
Oakland Craig Junior High School is part of Oakland Craig Public Schools School District.

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