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Broken Bow Middle School

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Broken Bow Middle School ranks 69 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Broken Bow Middle School is a public middle school in Broken Bow, Nebraska, serving 165 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Broken Bow Public Schools district, which is ranked 46 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Broken Bow Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 65.57% in 6th grade ELA, 64.15% in 7th grade ELA, and 66.04% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.64%, 58.41%, and no data available, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 65.57% in 6th grade, 71.7% in 7th grade, and 84.91% in 8th grade Science, compared to the state averages of 56.08%, 55.49%, and 76.11%, respectively.

However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.5% to 21.1% in recent years, which is an area of concern. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable. Overall, Broken Bow Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school, particularly in the areas of Mathematics and Science, but the high chronic absenteeism rates are an area that the school and district should continue to address.

166

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,839

Per pupil spending ?

38.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822-1718

(308) 872-2475

District: Broken Bow Public Schools

Students who attend Broken Bow Middle School usually attend:

High:

Broken Bow High School

Feeder schools for Broken Bow Middle School:

Elementary:

North Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 24th percentile in 2018 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 48th (2025) from a 24th-percentile low (2018)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg77%

Nebraska avg61%

69^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 118Broken Bow Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	58.0	69 of 133	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	137 of 200	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.4	115 of 238	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.1	157 of 249	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.2	143 of 223	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.5	63 of 247	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	31.9	172 of 225	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	52.9	113 of 236	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.0	161 of 255	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.6	54 of 256	78.9%	★★★★☆
2014	77.1	35 of 252	86.1%	★★★★☆
2013	75.1	34 of 248	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	74.7	40 of 255	84.3%	★★★★☆
2011	51.4	130 of 246	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	133 of 254	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.0	186 of 243	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.8	185 of 245	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.0	168 of 227	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.8	154 of 226	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	42.4	64 of 106	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.8	59 of 146	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.5	67 of 150	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	44 of 137	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	34 of 156	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	32.8	111 of 147	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	45.0	52 of 92	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.0	53 of 144	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	64 of 118	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.3	50 of 115	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.8	33 of 123	73.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	44.7	66 of 106	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.9	89 of 156	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.0	130 of 160	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.2	124 of 144	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.6	74 of 153	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.0	99 of 141	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	54 of 94	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.7	105 of 141	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.9	120 of 217	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.2	157 of 234	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.9	148 of 204	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	67.4	59 of 222	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	29.1	159 of 203	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)43rd percentile+12 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2024)40th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2024)38th percentile+6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+5 vs state

Mathematics68%+10 vs state

English Language Arts65%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Broken Bow Middle School	Public	6-8	322 North 9th Avenue	Broken Bow	68822	Custer County	Broken Bow Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 872-2475	166	12	13.3	38.6%	135 (81.3%)	2 (1.2%)	20 (12.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	58	69^th of 133 public middle schools	48.1%		39	137^th of 200 public middle schools	31.5%	68	65.6	64.2	66.0	65.3	65.6	71.7	68.3	84.9	84.9	$13,839	$665	$11,708

Frequently Asked Questions about Broken Bow Middle School

How many students attend Broken Bow Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Broken Bow Middle School.

What district is Broken Bow Middle School in?

Broken Bow Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Broken Bow Middle School?

Students at Broken Bow Middle School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Broken Bow Middle School attend?

Students who attend Broken Bow Middle School usually go on to attend Broken Bow High School

Is Broken Bow Middle School a good school?

Broken Bow Middle School ranks 69^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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