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Cross County Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

Cross County Middle School is a public middle school located in Stromsburg, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Cross County Community Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cross County Middle School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 42nd to 168th out of Nebraska middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 109th out of 200 middle schools and received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking and star rating varying significantly from year to year. When compared to nearby middle schools, Cross County Middle School generally performs better than Shelby - Rising City Middle School, but Centennial Middle School and York Middle School tend to outperform it in various metrics.

The differences in performance among student subgroups, such as male and female students, as well as white and low-socioeconomic status students, indicate that the school may need to focus on addressing any underlying factors contributing to these disparities. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have generally been above the state average, with some notable exceptions. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cross County Middle School has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 33.33% to 45.33%, which is higher than the state average. The school's increased spending per student, from $14,425 in 2019-2020 to $21,819 in 2022-2023, is a positive development, but its impact on student outcomes will need to be closely monitored.

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,229

Per pupil spending ?

27%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1270 123rd Rd
Stromsburg, NE 68666-0525

(402) 764-5521

District: Cross County Community Schools

Students who attend Cross County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cross County High School

Feeder schools for Cross County Middle School:

Elementary:

Cross County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2014 → 46th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Cross County Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	53.6	109 of 200	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.0	96 of 238	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.8	42 of 249	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	73 of 223	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.3	168 of 247	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.9	66 of 225	70.7%	★★★★☆
2017	63.5	76 of 236	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	74.0	43 of 255	83.1%	★★★★☆
2015	59.4	96 of 256	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.6	52 of 252	79.4%	★★★★☆
2013	68.1	63 of 248	74.6%	★★★★☆
2012	52.1	128 of 255	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.9	45 of 246	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	70.7	46 of 254	81.9%	★★★★☆
2009	49.3	158 of 243	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.0	111 of 245	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.3	82 of 227	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	37.7	177 of 226	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	37.7	103 of 156	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	52.3	48 of 115	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	50.4	84 of 156	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.6	75 of 144	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.9	44 of 141	68.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	63.4	52 of 141	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	96 of 217	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.8	43 of 234	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	55.3	81 of 204	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.9	184 of 222	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.8	73 of 203	64.0%	★★★☆☆

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 (2024)63rd percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)58th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2023)46th percentile-14 vs school

Female (2019)34th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

Mathematics68%+10 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 8th 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
Cross County Middle School	Public	6-8	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	74	7	11.3	27.0%	66 (89.2%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	68.2	64.3		69.0				67.6			$23,229	$190	$17,361
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	39	6	6.5	35.9%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)											$7,017	$212	$168
Shelby - Rising City Middle School	Public	6-8	650 N Walnut St	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	90	6	15.5	31.1%	73 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)				55.2							$21,238	$769	$16,797
York Middle School	Public	6-8	1730 N Delaware Ave	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	307	20	15.4	42.7%	239 (77.9%)	2 (0.7%)	51 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	62	60^th of 133 public middle schools	54.9%		59.9	88^th of 200 public middle schools	56.0%	28	64.8	64.5	67.6	65.6	66.7	71.0	75.2	71.0	87.6	87.6	$17,151	$1,202	$13,287
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	1301 Centennial Middle School	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 534-2321	101	1	117.4	39.6%	92 (91.1%)	3 (3.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	73.1	38^th of 133 public middle schools	71.4%		75.5	40^th of 200 public middle schools	80.0%	2	75.9	62.5		75.0			84.6	80.0			$22,202	$258	$16,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Cross County Middle School

How many students attend Cross County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 74 students attended Cross County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cross County Middle School?

Students at Cross County Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Cross County Middle School in?

Cross County Community Schools

What high school do graduates of Cross County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cross County Middle School usually go on to attend Cross County High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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