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North Bend Central Middle School

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North Bend Central Middle School ranks 14 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

North Bend Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in North Bend, Nebraska, with 132 students. The school is part of the North Bend Central Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Bend Central Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had over 70% of students proficient or better in ELA and over 75% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of around 58% and 56%, respectively. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 21.5% in 2022-2023 to just 6.6% in 2024-2025, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Wahoo Middle School, North Bend Central Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 12.4 over the past few years, and a higher spending per student compared to the state average, ranging from $16,245 to $22,051 over the same period. These factors contribute to the school's strong performance and positive outcomes for its students.

123

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,008

Per pupil spending ?

24.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016

(402) 652-3268

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

Students who attend North Bend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Bend Central High School

Feeder schools for North Bend Central Middle School:

Elementary:

North Bend Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2017 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (79% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Nebraska middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg80%

Nebraska avg58%

14^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 3 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 118North Bend Central 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	82.5	14 of 133	89.5%	★★★★★
2024	72.5	50 of 200	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	65 of 238	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	50 of 249	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	54 of 223	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	40.8	159 of 247	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.7	114 of 225	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.5	31 of 236	86.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	69.8	32 of 106	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	49.6	84 of 146	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.9	66 of 150	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.6	58 of 137	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.9	130 of 156	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.9	94 of 147	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	56.0	44 of 115	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	34 of 120	71.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	58.4	43 of 106	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.7	27 of 156	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	21 of 160	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	28 of 144	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.5	71 of 153	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.0	55 of 141	61.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	12 of 94	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	35 of 141	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	73 of 217	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.6	57 of 234	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	57 of 204	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	31.3	163 of 222	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.1	107 of 203	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)87th percentile~ school

Female (2024)70th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)62nd percentile-14 vs school

Male (2024)59th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+23 vs state

English Language Arts77%+18 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Bend Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1320 Walnut St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 652-3268	123	10	12.1	24.4%	114 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	82.5	14^th of 133 public middle schools	89.5%		72.5	50^th of 200 public middle schools	75.0%	36		71.8	75.0	83.0	77.0		84.6	77.5	80.9	81.0				$18,008	$517	$13,078
Cedar Bluffs Middle School	Public	6-8	110 East Main Street	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 628-2080	120	7	16.3	54.2%	106 (88.3%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)			60.5		51.3									$17,385	$862	$14,357
Schuyler Middle School	Public	6-8	200 W 10th St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-5514	400	30	13.4	49.5%	42 (10.5%)	10 (2.5%)	345 (86.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5	124^th of 133 public middle schools	6.8%		16.1	178^th of 200 public middle schools	11.0%	54		41.7	38.6	42.2	40.9		41.7	28.8	36.7	35.6				$16,366	$1,349	$12,023
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)	Public	5-6	200 Johnson Road	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 721-2003	759	52	14.4	69.2%	340 (44.8%)	8 (1.1%)	386 (50.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)								(n/a)	35.7	41.5			38.6	42.1	40.2			41.1	79.9		79.9	$13,669	$320	$12,788
Fremont Middle School	Public	7-8	540 Johnson Rd	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3100	689	44	15.7	65.6%	358 (52.0%)	11 (1.6%)	299 (43.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.9%)	23.2	110^th of 133 public middle schools	17.3%		20.5	171^st of 200 public middle schools	14.5%	61			56.9	54.6	55.7			54.1	41.0	47.1		67.3	67.3	$13,111	$268	$12,109
Wahoo Middle School	Public	6-8	2201 N Locust	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 443-3101	226	17	13.2	29.6%	201 (88.9%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	78.7	25^th of 133 public middle schools	81.2%		78.9	30^th of 200 public middle schools	85.0%	5		74.3	60.0	82.7	72.1		87.8	80.0	80.0	82.5		92.0	92.0	$15,988	$1,104	$13,350

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bend Central Middle School

What district is North Bend Central Middle School in?

North Bend Central Public Schools

What high school do graduates of North Bend Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Bend Central Middle School usually go on to attend North Bend Central High School

How many students attend North Bend Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 123 students attended North Bend Central Middle School.

Is North Bend Central Middle School a good school?

North Bend Central Middle School ranks 14^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Bend Central Middle School?

Students at North Bend Central Middle School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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