Serving 66 students in grades 6-8, Axtell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (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 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% 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 Axtell Middle School?
66 students attend Axtell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Axtell Middle School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Axtell Middle School?
Axtell Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Axtell Middle School offer ?
Axtell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Axtell Middle School part of?
Axtell Middle School is part of Axtell Community Schools School District.
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