Cambridge Middle School

Cambridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Cambridge, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambridge Middle School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 30th to 166th out of Nebraska middle schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance improved, ranking 42nd out of 200 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the state and district averages, Cambridge Middle School generally performs better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in these subjects. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.9% to 23.2% over the past few years, which is an area for potential improvement.

One notable strength of Cambridge Middle School is its exceptional performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, as evidenced by its 5-star rating in this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies in place to support disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $14,818 in the 2019-2020 school year to $19,674 in the 2022-2023 school year, which could be contributing to its academic performance.