Plattsmouth Middle School

Summary:

Plattsmouth Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, with 395 students. The school is part of the Plattsmouth Community Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plattsmouth Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska middle schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 49-90% across grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Plattsmouth Middle School has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.5% to 22.4% in recent years, which is significantly above the state average.

While Plattsmouth Middle School's overall performance is below average, its special education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of Nebraska middle schools. However, the school's low-income and white student populations perform significantly worse than their peers, indicating potential equity issues that need to be addressed. Compared to nearby middle schools in the Papillion La Vista, Louisville, and Bellevue districts, Plattsmouth Middle School's performance is generally weaker, with higher rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1724 8th Ave
       Plattsmouth, NE  68048-2359


(402) 296-3174

District: Plattsmouth Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,813 Help


Students who attend Plattsmouth Middle School usually attend:

High:    Plattsmouth High School

Feeder schools for Plattsmouth Middle School:

Elementary:    Plattsmouth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plattsmouth Middle School ranks worse than 63.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.49. (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 (82.7%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plattsmouth Middle School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plattsmouth Middle School is $14,813.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plattsmouth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsmouth Middle School 127th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Plattsmouth Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plattsmouth Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsmouth Community Schools 135th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plattsmouth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.18 106th 226 53.1%
2007 56.36 115th 227 49.3%
2008 47.55 173rd 245 29.4%
2009 67.13 59th 243 75.7%
2010 59.71 96th 254 62.2%
2011 37.89 177th 246 28.0%
2012 36.46 192nd 255 24.7%
2013 42.11 165th 248 33.5%
2014 42.16 161st 252 36.1%
2015 37.85 186th 256 27.3%
2016 36.24 178th 255 30.2%
2017 27.66 192nd 236 18.6%
2018 31.56 175th 225 22.2%
2019 31.55 179th 247 27.5%
2021 30.87 169th 223 24.2%
2022 34.76 183rd 249 26.5%
2023 49.97 130th 238 45.4%
2024 45.49 127th 200 36.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.27 6th 46 87.0%
2023 64.11 22nd 70 68.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.63 98th 120 18.3%
2019 23.39 101st 123 17.9%
2021 19.67 98th 115 14.8%
2022 29.28 89th 118 24.6%
2023 43.91 94th 144 34.7%
2024 64.12 33rd 92 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.91 114th 147 22.4%
2019 33.47 112th 156 28.2%
2021 31.53 102nd 137 25.5%
2022 31.99 118th 150 21.3%
2023 52.27 78th 146 46.6%
2024 37.97 69th 106 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 106th 141 24.8%
2019 29.58 121st 153 20.9%
2021 32.40 105th 144 27.1%
2022 36.86 109th 160 31.9%
2023 49.48 86th 156 44.9%
2024 57.81 45th 106 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Plattsmouth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 178th 203 12.3%
2019 21.94 191st 222 14.0%
2021 19.50 180th 204 11.8%
2022 25.73 191st 234 18.4%
2023 40.44 133rd 217 38.7%
2024 30.92 106th 141 24.8%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plattsmouth Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 1 3 12 3 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 372 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 356 2 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 375 0 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 373 1 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 481 2 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 492 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 437 4 10 12 5 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 437 4 10 12 5 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 452 1 10 13 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 442 1 9 4 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 462 0 6 3 4 n/a n/a 3 478
2000 462 0 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 438 1 6 16 5 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 468 0 5 20 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 468 0 5 20 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 488 2 6 19 5 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 488 4 15 23 4 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 482 8 9 18 6 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 462 6 8 20 7 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 482 4 9 14 5 n/a n/a 0 514
2009 438 6 8 19 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2010 440 9 10 15 6 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 430 11 9 18 5 0 0 0 473
2012 464 9 10 24 9 0 0 0 516
2013 467 9 10 22 6 0 0 0 514
2014 479 4 8 25 2 0 0 0 518
2015 499 5 9 25 1 0 1 0 540
2016 445 6 5 18 3 0 1 0 478
2017 472 8 5 14 7 0 1 0 507
2018 433 6 5 18 4 0 6 0 472
2019 437 1 6 23 3 0 8 0 478
2020 424 3 8 24 2 1 10 0 472
2021 369 4 4 35 1 1 8 0 422
2022 363 4 3 32 0 2 10 0 414
2023 325 5 4 42 2 2 15 0 395
2024 316 3 2 40 3 1 17 0 382

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 Plattsmouth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 22.1 17.1 15.6
1989 379 22.4 16.9 14.2
1990 374 22.7 16.4 15
1991 391 22.7 17.2 13.8
1992 388 25.5 15.2 17.5
1993 503 33.3 15.1 21.1
1994 505 32.0 15.8 21.2
1995 468 30.4 15.4 20.1
1996 468 30.4 15.4 20.1
1997 482 31.8 15.2 27.8
1998 461 34.6 13.3 24.7
1999 478 34.5 13.9 33.5
2000 473 34.3 13.8 46.3
2001 466 31.9 14.6 46.6
2002 497 32.5 15.3 39.4
2003 497 32.5 15.3 39.4
2004 520 32.5 16.0 39
2005 534 34.0 15.7 37.6
2006 523 35.1 14.9 35.2
2007 503 35.5 14.2 39.6
2008 514 38.0 13.5 38.1
2009 474 38.5 12.3 41.6
2010 480 38.5 12.4 41.5
2011 473 38.4 12.2 43.8
2012 516 36.0 14.3 48.3
2013 514 36.5 14.0 42.6
2014 518 36.6 14.1 45.8
2015 540 37.0 14.5 42
2016 478 38.0 12.5 45
2017 507 37.1 13.6 43
2018 472 37.3 12.6 37.5
2019 478 37.3 12.7 41.6
2020 472 37.4 12.5 42.4
2021 422 33.4 12.6 38.6
2022 414 32.4 12.7 32.9
2023 395 30.4 12.9 42.8
2024 382 29.3 13.0 44.5

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 Plattsmouth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 22.1 17.1 15.6
1989 379 22.4 16.9 14.2
1990 374 22.7 16.4 15
1991 391 22.7 17.2 13.8
1992 388 25.5 15.2 17.5
1993 503 33.3 15.1 21.1
1994 505 32.0 15.8 21.2
1995 468 30.4 15.4 20.1
1996 468 30.4 15.4 20.1
1997 482 31.8 15.2 27.8
1998 461 34.6 13.3 24.7
1999 478 34.5 13.9 33.5
2000 473 34.3 13.8 46.3
2001 466 31.9 14.6 46.6
2002 497 32.5 15.3 39.4
2003 497 32.5 15.3 39.4
2004 520 32.5 16.0 39
2005 534 34.0 15.7 37.6
2006 523 35.1 14.9 35.2
2007 503 35.5 14.2 39.6
2008 514 38.0 13.5 38.1
2009 474 38.5 12.3 41.6
2010 480 38.5 12.4 41.5
2011 473 38.4 12.2 43.8
2012 516 36.0 14.3 48.3
2013 514 36.5 14.0 42.6
2014 518 36.6 14.1 45.8
2015 540 37.0 14.5 42
2016 478 38.0 12.5 45
2017 507 37.1 13.6 43
2018 472 37.3 12.6 37.5
2019 478 37.3 12.7 41.6
2020 472 37.4 12.5 42.4
2021 422 33.4 12.6 38.6
2022 414 32.4 12.7 32.9
2023 395 30.4 12.9 42.8
2024 382 29.3 13.0 44.5

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 Plattsmouth Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $84 (0.6%) $11,790 (90.7%) $12,995
2020 $111 (0.8%) $11,984 (91.0%) $13,163
2021 $400 (2.8%) $12,707 (88.7%) $14,332
2022 $498 (3.6%) $12,203 (87.4%) $13,956
2023 $336 (2.3%) $12,632 (85.3%) $14,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plattsmouth 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 179th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 238 Middle schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Middle School)4549
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Community Schools)4549
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Middle School)5370
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Community Schools)5370
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Plattsmouth Middle School)7189
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Plattsmouth Community Schools)7189
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Middle School)3653
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Community Schools)3653
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Middle School)4257
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Community Schools)4257
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Middle School)4156
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Community Schools)4156
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Middle School)3272
 40%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Community Schools)3272
 40%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Middle School)4859
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Community Schools)4859
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Middle School)4970
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Community Schools)4970
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Plattsmouth Middle School)6673
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Plattsmouth Community Schools)6673
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478395
 17.4%
African American15
 400%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic2342
 82.6%
Pacific Islander02
White437325
 25.6%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%42.8%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plattsmouth Middle School

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

Students at Plattsmouth Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Plattsmouth Middle School ranks 127th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Plattsmouth Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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