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Gordon-Rushville Middle School

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Gordon-Rushville Middle School ranks 96 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

96^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 28% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Gordon-Rushville Middle School is a public middle school located in Rushville, Nebraska, serving 114 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Gordon-Rushville Public Schools district.

While the school has some strengths, such as 8th-grade math proficiency, it has also faced challenges. Gordon-Rushville Middle School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.0% to 24.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on state assessments (NSCAS) has been mixed, with 6th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency consistently lagging behind the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.95% in 2021-2022, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Hay Springs Middle School, Gordon-Rushville Middle School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher spending per student, and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio. However, Hay Springs Middle School has consistently outperformed Gordon-Rushville Middle School in statewide rankings. The declining statewide ranking of Gordon-Rushville Middle School, from 67th out of 223 Nebraska middle schools in 2020-2021 to 89th out of 123 in 2024-2025, suggests the school may need to focus on addressing areas for improvement to better serve its students and community.

114

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,109

Per pupil spending ?

73.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360-0590

(308) 327-2491

District: Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

Students who attend Gordon-Rushville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gordon-Rushville High School

Feeder schools for Gordon-Rushville Middle School:

Elementary:	Gordon-Rushville Elementary-Gordon
	Gordon-Rushville Ele-Rushville

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.3%

American Indian:

21.9%

Hispanic:

13.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg63%

Nebraska avg58%

96^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	33.4	96 of 133	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	148 of 200	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.8	198 of 238	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.5	168 of 249	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.2	67 of 223	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	45.9	143 of 247	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.8	170 of 225	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.7	157 of 236	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.3	169 of 255	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.8	148 of 256	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.2	171 of 252	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.8	121 of 248	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.3	93 of 255	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	29.5	201 of 246	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	46.9	164 of 254	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	25.2	232 of 243	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.6	237 of 245	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	66.3	45 of 150	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	43.9	95 of 156	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	104 of 147	29.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	52.8	74 of 144	48.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.8	32 of 118	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	4 of 115	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	58.5	50 of 123	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	69 of 120	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	26.2	128 of 156	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.4	103 of 160	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.7	62 of 144	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	96 of 153	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.8	103 of 141	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	51.2	75 of 141	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.7	178 of 217	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.9	110 of 234	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	69 of 204	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	103 of 222	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.7	131 of 203	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2022)70th percentile+37 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)49th percentile+32 vs school

White (2024)47th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2023)18th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics59%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gordon-Rushville Middle School	Public	6-8	310 Sprague	Rushville	69360	Sheridan County	Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 327-2491	114	11	10.5		63 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.6%)	33.4	96^th of 133 public middle schools	27.8%		34.9	148^th of 200 public middle schools	26.0%	52	56.8	52.9	55.7	56.8	58.8	59.1	$19,109	$2,933	$13,651
Hay Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	407 N Baker St	Hay Springs	69347	Sheridan County	Hay Springs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 638-4434	45	3	14.2	37.8%	36 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)			65.9				$22,862	$723	$17,918

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon-Rushville Middle School

How many students attend Gordon-Rushville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Gordon-Rushville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Gordon-Rushville Middle School?

Students at Gordon-Rushville Middle School are 55% White, 22% American Indian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What district is Gordon-Rushville Middle School in?

Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

Is Gordon-Rushville Middle School a good school?

Gordon-Rushville Middle School ranks 96^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Gordon-Rushville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gordon-Rushville Middle School usually go on to attend Gordon-Rushville High School

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