Bennington Middle School

Summary:

Bennington Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Bennington, Nebraska, serving 410 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Bennington Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its NSCAS test scores, which significantly outpace the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 80.13% of 6th graders, 75.89% of 7th graders, and 78.79% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.3%, 57.74%, and 62.77%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics, with 83.33% of 6th graders, 87.94% of 7th graders, and 78.79% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 57.22%, 55.38%, and 56.56%. Additionally, the school demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Bennington Middle School outperforms the nearby Bennington South Middle School, some schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools district, such as Elkhorn Valley View Middle School and Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, have outperformed Bennington Middle School in certain academic metrics. However, Bennington Middle School's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and commitment to equity and inclusion make it a standout institution in the state of Nebraska.

Detail:

Public 6-8

11201 North 168 St
Bennington, NE 68007

(402) 238-3082

District: Bennington Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,202

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennington Middle School ranks better than 95.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.83. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennington Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Bennington Middle School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennington Middle School is $15,202.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Middle School 9^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Bennington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bennington Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Public Schools 7^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bennington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	90.97	7^th	247	97.2%
2021	82.00	20^th	223	91.0%
2022	87.03	11^th	249	95.6%
2023	86.96	10^th	238	95.8%
2024	87.83	9^th	200	95.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.72	4^th	17	76.5%
2022	85.05	4^th	28	85.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	77.60	8^th	52	84.6%
2021	65.44	11^th	40	72.5%
2022	78.22	7^th	46	84.8%
2023	81.70	8^th	70	88.6%
2024	86.85	2^nd	32	93.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	79.25	11^th	123	91.1%
2021	72.78	19^th	115	83.5%
2022	79.89	15^th	118	87.3%
2023	79.52	14^th	144	90.3%
2024	85.95	8^th	92	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	88.29	12^th	156	92.3%
2021	82.25	12^th	137	91.2%
2022	85.98	8^th	150	94.7%
2023	87.16	5^th	146	96.6%
2024	87.35	12^th	106	88.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	91.25	5^th	153	96.7%
2021	78.64	17^th	144	88.2%
2022	84.85	8^th	160	95.0%
2023	84.55	13^th	156	91.7%
2024	87.94	8^th	106	92.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bennington Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	89.71	9^th	222	95.9%
2021	78.75	23^rd	204	88.7%
2022	85.61	12^th	234	94.9%
2023	88.76	7^th	217	96.8%
2024	89.02	7^th	141	95.0%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	551	17	8	38	3	1	17	635
2019	585	25	5	32	3	1	21	672
2020	638	27	8	32	2	0	30	737
2021	649	27	13	30	1	0	36	756
2022	706	36	22	37	2	1	45	849
2023	349	20	8	21	0	0	12	410
2024	364	15	9	21	1	0	16	426

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 Bennington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	635	40.1	15.8	8.2
2019	672	41.1	16.3	9.4
2020	737	45.8	16.0	9.8
2021	756	49.3	15.3	9.9
2022	849	56.2	15.0	11.5
2023	410	34.2	11.9	19
2024	426	36.0	11.8	19.5

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 Bennington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	635	40.1	15.8	8.2
2019	672	41.1	16.3	9.4
2020	737	45.8	16.0	9.8
2021	756	49.3	15.3	9.9
2022	849	56.2	15.0	11.5
2023	410	34.2	11.9	19
2024	426	36.0	11.8	19.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennington Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$69 (0.7%)	$8,120 (85.5%)	$9,501
2020	$41 (0.4%)	$8,179 (87.3%)	$9,374
2021	$78 (0.8%)	$9,165 (88.2%)	$10,388
2022	$129 (1.3%)	$8,642 (85.0%)	$10,171
2023	$31 (0.2%)	$12,640 (83.1%)	$15,202

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 238 Middle schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)	72	78	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	72	77	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)	67	78	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	67	77	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)	69	68	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	69	74	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)	71	82	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	71	83	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Middle School)	78	87	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Public Schools)	78	86	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Middle School)	74	85	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Public Schools)	74	89	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Bennington Middle School)	88	92	4%
8th Grade Science (Bennington Public Schools)	88	93	5%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	672	410	39%
African American	25	20	20%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	32	21	34.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	585	349	40.3%
Two or More Races	21	12	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.4%	19%	9.6%

Schools Near Bennington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennington Middle School	Public	6-8	11201 North 168 St	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-3082	426	36	11.8	19.5%	364 (85.4%)	15 (3.5%)	21 (4.9%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	87.8	9^th of 200 public middle schools	95.5%		87	10^th of 238 public middle schools	95.8%	1	$15,202	$31	$12,640
Bennington South Middle School	Public	6-8	9809 North 171st Street	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 238-3079	588	41	14.3	11.6%	498 (84.7%)	27 (4.6%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	89	8^th of 200 public middle schools	96.0%		89.6	7^th of 238 public middle schools	97.1%	1	$13,733	$28	$11,321
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	18330 Purple Martin Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-5787	366	26	14.0	11.7%	273 (74.6%)	22 (6.0%)	23 (6.3%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%		91.2	6^th of 238 public middle schools	97.5%	2	$16,200	$131	$12,910
Alfonza W Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 N 129th Avenue	Omaha	68142	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2340	746	39	19.0		285 (38.2%)	239 (32.0%)	88 (11.8%)	60 (8.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (9.2%)	12.6	185^th of 200 public middle schools	7.5%		10.3	222^nd of 238 public middle schools	6.7%	37	$17,578	$2,019	$13,977
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School	Public	6-8	17801 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9399	514	40	12.9	17.3%	386 (75.1%)	14 (2.7%)	23 (4.5%)	61 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.4%)	93.9	3^rd of 200 public middle schools	98.5%		94.1	4^th of 238 public middle schools	98.3%	1	$13,273	$131	$11,527
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	14101 Larimore Avenue	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2320	913	51	17.9		412 (45.1%)	224 (24.5%)	119 (13.0%)	47 (5.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (11.6%)	14.2	180^th of 200 public middle schools	10.0%		25.7	195^th of 238 public middle schools	18.1%	15	$16,482	$2,105	$13,105
Elkhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 N 207th Plaza	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2428	638	46	14.0	20.5%	515 (80.7%)	9 (1.4%)	48 (7.5%)	35 (5.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	87.8	10^th of 200 public middle schools	95.0%		83.5	23^rd of 238 public middle schools	90.3%	13	$12,519	$131	$10,848
Morton Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	4606 Terrace Dr	Omaha	68134	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2480	712	38	18.7		164 (23.0%)	274 (38.5%)	75 (10.5%)	115 (16.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (11.1%)	1.4	194^th of 200 public middle schools	3.0%		1.7	231^st of 238 public middle schools	2.9%	37	$18,459	$2,644	$14,012
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	958	58	16.5	23.7%	763 (79.6%)	19 (2.0%)	84 (8.8%)	47 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8	$11,496	$319	$10,219
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	531	41	13.0	6.0%	422 (79.5%)	8 (1.5%)	33 (6.2%)	44 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%		94.3	3^rd of 238 public middle schools	98.7%	2	$12,574	$131	$11,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennington Middle School

Is Bennington Middle School a good school?

Yes! Bennington Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Bennington Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Bennington Middle School.

What district is Bennington Middle School in?

Bennington Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bennington Middle School?

Students at Bennington Middle School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

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