Summary:
Crete, Nebraska is home to a single middle school, Crete Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 87th out of 123 Nebraska middle schools in 2024-2025 to 122nd out of 200 in 2023-2024. While the school's proficiency rates on the NSCAS tests have been mixed, with some areas above the state average and others below, it faces challenges such as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (59.6% in 2023-2024) and a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate (19.3% in 2024-2025).
Crete Middle School's spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year was $14,922, and the student-teacher ratio was 18.3. These resource allocation metrics are within typical ranges, but it's unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. The school's mixed academic outcomes suggest that it may need to focus on improving its overall performance, particularly in areas where it is underperforming compared to the state average.
As the only middle school in the Crete Public Schools district, Crete Middle School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of the city. While the data provides a snapshot of the school's performance and characteristics, a more comprehensive analysis would be needed to fully understand its strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
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