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Beatrice Middle School

Summary:

Beatrice Middle School is a public middle school in Beatrice, Nebraska, serving 421 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Beatrice Public Schools district, which is ranked 168 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Beatrice Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Nebraska middle schools, typically between the 78th and 160th percentile, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores, and declining performance over time. Interestingly, the nearby Wilber-Clatonia Middle School, while also underperforming the state averages, generally outperforms Beatrice Middle School in these areas.

The significant differences in performance between student subgroups at Beatrice Middle School suggest that the school may need to examine its practices and policies to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Additionally, the steady increase in spending per student at the school has not translated into significant improvements in student outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to closely examine how additional funding is being utilized to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 N 5th St
       Beatrice, NE  68310-3904

(402) 223-1545

District: Beatrice Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,092 Help


Students who attend Beatrice Middle School usually attend:

High:    Beatrice High School

Feeder schools for Beatrice Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary School
    Paddock Lane School
    Stoddard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beatrice Middle School ranks worse than 64% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beatrice Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beatrice Middle School is $16,092.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beatrice Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beatrice Middle School 128th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Beatrice Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beatrice Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Beatrice Public Schools 168th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beatrice Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.37 74th 226 67.3%
2007 61.21 95th 227 58.1%
2008 49.30 167th 245 31.8%
2009 49.20 162nd 243 33.3%
2010 53.79 130th 254 48.8%
2011 70.66 51st 246 79.3%
2012 65.64 74th 255 71.0%
2013 73.53 41st 248 83.5%
2014 60.25 92nd 252 63.5%
2015 53.92 118th 256 53.9%
2016 60.07 97th 255 62.0%
2017 63.02 78th 236 66.9%
2018 56.38 100th 225 55.6%
2019 54.47 113th 247 54.3%
2021 35.57 160th 223 28.3%
2022 43.05 150th 249 39.8%
2023 53.42 122nd 238 48.7%
2024 43.07 128th 200 36.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.60 13th 44 70.5%
2019 41.84 27th 52 48.1%
2021 25.14 32nd 40 20.0%
2022 48.88 23rd 46 50.0%
2023 54.18 28th 70 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.01 67th 120 44.2%
2019 50.94 66th 123 46.3%
2021 37.55 77th 115 33.0%
2022 49.94 69th 118 41.5%
2023 65.86 46th 144 68.1%
2024 57.82 41st 92 55.4%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.50 37th 147 74.8%
2019 57.14 66th 156 57.7%
2021 39.89 88th 137 35.8%
2022 41.07 97th 150 35.3%
2023 50.33 82nd 146 43.8%
2024 45.92 60th 106 43.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.91 78th 141 44.7%
2019 49.62 84th 153 45.1%
2021 28.24 110th 144 23.6%
2022 44.43 96th 160 40.0%
2023 57.15 74th 156 52.6%
2024 48.00 60th 106 43.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.43 30th 61 50.8%
2023 72.93 18th 67 73.1%
2024 78.93 10th 56 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Beatrice Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 99th 203 51.2%
2019 48.86 110th 222 50.5%
2021 29.01 160th 204 21.6%
2022 35.48 161st 234 31.2%
2023 45.76 121st 217 44.2%
2024 36.42 96th 141 31.9%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beatrice Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 1 12 3 4 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 477 1 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 501 1 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 500 3 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 514 4 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 561 0 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 566 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1995 610 4 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 610 4 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 600 3 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 617
1998 566 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 564 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 2 578
2000 568 6 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2001 544 10 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 506 11 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 506 11 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 508 10 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 517 12 6 9 4 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 501 9 2 9 6 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 508 6 4 12 7 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 492 6 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 499 10 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 482 9 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 476 2 3 18 1 0 7 0 507
2012 462 2 4 16 1 0 8 0 493
2013 458 3 4 21 1 0 12 0 499
2014 453 1 4 18 3 0 12 0 491
2015 436 0 7 20 3 0 11 0 477
2016 418 2 6 21 2 0 8 0 457
2017 423 4 8 27 2 0 10 0 474
2018 427 5 7 22 2 0 10 0 473
2019 426 5 6 39 0 0 9 0 485
2020 439 7 5 38 1 0 13 0 503
2021 398 3 5 51 2 0 17 0 476
2022 375 0 2 46 3 0 14 0 440
2023 355 0 2 45 6 0 13 0 421
2024 365 3 0 55 5 0 12 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beatrice Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 31.9 15.3 14.5
1989 492 32.7 15.0 13.4
1990 514 33.8 15.2 13.6
1991 511 34.8 14.6 13.1
1992 529 34.7 15.2 11.5
1993 571 37.9 15.1 16.8
1994 574 39.5 14.5 16.7
1995 629 42.5 14.8 18
1996 629 42.5 14.8 18
1997 617 43.1 14.3 17.3
1998 575 43.3 13.3 16.2
1999 578 42.8 13.5 22.4
2000 586 39.9 14.7 26.6
2001 566 41.9 13.5 25.4
2002 532 38.7 13.7 30.1
2003 532 38.7 13.7 30.1
2004 533 36.8 14.5 33.4
2005 548 37.8 14.5 34.7
2006 527 40.1 13.1 30
2007 537 40.1 13.4 30.4
2008 515 38.1 13.5 36.5
2009 523 39.0 13.4 34.8
2010 509 39.1 13.0 38.1
2011 507 39.5 12.8 37.1
2012 493 37.7 13.0 41
2013 499 35.6 13.9 41.9
2014 491 33.3 14.7 47
2015 477 34.0 14.0 45.9
2016 457 35.0 13.0 40
2017 474 34.3 13.8 42
2018 473 35.0 13.4 41.6
2019 485 35.4 13.7 45.2
2020 503 34.8 14.4 50.7
2021 476 33.8 14.0 52.7
2022 440 32.9 13.3 38.2
2023 421 32.6 12.8 48.5
2024 440 32.2 13.6 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beatrice Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 31.9 15.3 14.5
1989 492 32.7 15.0 13.4
1990 514 33.8 15.2 13.6
1991 511 34.8 14.6 13.1
1992 529 34.7 15.2 11.5
1993 571 37.9 15.1 16.8
1994 574 39.5 14.5 16.7
1995 629 42.5 14.8 18
1996 629 42.5 14.8 18
1997 617 43.1 14.3 17.3
1998 575 43.3 13.3 16.2
1999 578 42.8 13.5 22.4
2000 586 39.9 14.7 26.6
2001 566 41.9 13.5 25.4
2002 532 38.7 13.7 30.1
2003 532 38.7 13.7 30.1
2004 533 36.8 14.5 33.4
2005 548 37.8 14.5 34.7
2006 527 40.1 13.1 30
2007 537 40.1 13.4 30.4
2008 515 38.1 13.5 36.5
2009 523 39.0 13.4 34.8
2010 509 39.1 13.0 38.1
2011 507 39.5 12.8 37.1
2012 493 37.7 13.0 41
2013 499 35.6 13.9 41.9
2014 491 33.3 14.7 47
2015 477 34.0 14.0 45.9
2016 457 35.0 13.0 40
2017 474 34.3 13.8 42
2018 473 35.0 13.4 41.6
2019 485 35.4 13.7 45.2
2020 503 34.8 14.4 50.7
2021 476 33.8 14.0 52.7
2022 440 32.9 13.3 38.2
2023 421 32.6 12.8 48.5
2024 440 32.2 13.6 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beatrice Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $133 (1.1%) $10,887 (86.0%) $12,665
2020 $320 (2.5%) $10,843 (85.4%) $12,696
2021 $551 (3.9%) $11,941 (84.2%) $14,188
2022 $260 (1.8%) $12,289 (83.0%) $14,809
2023 $344 (2.1%) $13,028 (81.0%) $16,092

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beatrice Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 238 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Middle School)4145
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Public Schools)4145
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Middle School)5865
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Public Schools)5865
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Middle School)5855
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Public Schools)5855
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Middle School)5779
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Public Schools)5779
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Middle School)4662
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Beatrice Public Schools)4662
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Middle School)5473
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Beatrice Public Schools)5473
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Beatrice Middle School)6972
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Beatrice Public Schools)6972
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students485421
 13.2%
African American50
 100%
American Indian06
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic3945
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White426355
 16.7%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%48.5%
 3.3%

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Students who attend Beatrice Middle School usually go on to attend Beatrice High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Beatrice Middle School.

Beatrice Middle School ranks 128th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Beatrice Middle School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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