Kiewit Middle School vs. Russell Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kiewit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Kiewit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Russell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
947 students
779 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
48 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Russell Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Russell Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-nmDOAZ.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#119 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Russell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Russell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-FqlbSl.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
66%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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![This chart displays the students of Russell Middle School by grade. This chart displays the students of Russell Middle School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-b2BonGN.png)
Grade 6 Students
314
272
Grade 7 Students
320
239
Grade 8 Students
313
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
6%
3%
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% Hispanic
9%
8%
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% Black
3%
2%
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% White
77%
83%
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![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Russell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Russell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-b6uDjOf.png)
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-wDLcOl.png)
Diversity Score
0.40
0.30
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Russell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Russell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-byNBWnR.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-bjHSKBv.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Russell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/50000/49716/russell-middle-school-chart-bvcmurz.png)