Serving 18 students in grades 7-8, Orchard 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1 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 51% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Orchard Middle School?
18 students attend Orchard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orchard Middle School offer ?
Orchard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Orchard Middle School part of?
Orchard Middle School is part of Nebraska Unified District 1 School District.
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