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Boone Central Middle School

Q: Is Boone Central Middle School a good school?

Boone Central Middle School ranks 22 nd of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Boone Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Albion, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the Boone Central Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boone Central Middle School has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top half of Nebraska middle schools in recent years. The school's students have performed well on the NSCAS exams, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across different grade levels. Compared to the state averages, Boone Central Middle School's students have significantly outperformed their peers in most subject areas and grade levels. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The closest neighboring school is Riverside Middle School, located approximately 18 miles away in Spalding, Nebraska. Riverside Middle School has also performed well, consistently ranking in the top half of Nebraska middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Riverside Middle School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, it also has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Boone Central Middle School, suggesting a strong educational ecosystem in the region with multiple high-performing middle schools serving the local community.

146

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,263

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620

(402) 395-2134

District: Boone Central Schools

Students who attend Boone Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Boone Central High School

Feeder schools for Boone Central Middle School:

Elementary:

Boone Central Elementary-Albion

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

4.8%

African American:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (77% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Nebraska middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 65 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg75%

Nebraska avg61%

22^nd of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 65 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 118Boone Central 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	79.4	22 of 133	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	46 of 200	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	77 of 238	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.7	78 of 249	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.7	173 of 223	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.1	123 of 247	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	95 of 225	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.0	123 of 236	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.7	165 of 255	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	29.2	210 of 256	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	45.4	147 of 252	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.6	163 of 248	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.0	66 of 255	74.1%	★★★★☆
2011	57.8	104 of 246	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.7	120 of 254	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.3	151 of 243	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.4	146 of 245	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	75.6	37 of 227	83.7%	★★★★☆
2006	84.0	11 of 226	95.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	72.9	40 of 146	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	47 of 150	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	69 of 137	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.7	84 of 156	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	61 of 147	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	79.5	15 of 92	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	27 of 144	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	20 of 118	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	60.4	37 of 115	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.1	2 of 123	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	87.8	6 of 120	95.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	52.0	79 of 156	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.0	74 of 160	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.9	103 of 144	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.8	55 of 153	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	68 of 141	51.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	30 of 94	68.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	43 of 141	69.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.1	90 of 217	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	90 of 234	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	16.5	188 of 204	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	41.3	138 of 222	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.2	102 of 203	49.8%	★★★☆☆

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)84th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2023)73rd percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-15 vs school

Male (2023)49th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science86%+7 vs state

Mathematics81%+23 vs state

English Language Arts68%+9 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 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
Boone Central Middle School	Public	5-8	605 S 6th	Albion	68620	Boone County	Boone Central Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 395-2134	146	12	12.4	43.2%	133 (91.1%)	3 (2.1%)	7 (4.8%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.4	22^nd of 133 public middle schools	83.5%		73.5	46^th of 200 public middle schools	77.0%	24	68.1	81.8	81.1	67.8	87.2	81.1	80.8	83.8	86.4	$17,263	$433	$13,517
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	124 S Ash	Spalding	68665	Greeley County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 497-2431	46	5	9.3	58.7%	42 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)				70.2			74.5			$26,420	$456	$21,583

Frequently Asked Questions about Boone Central Middle School

What high school do graduates of Boone Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Boone Central Middle School usually go on to attend Boone Central High School

How many students attend Boone Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 146 students attended Boone Central Middle School.

What district is Boone Central Middle School in?

Boone Central Schools

Is Boone Central Middle School a good school?

Boone Central Middle School ranks 22^nd of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boone Central Middle School?

Students at Boone Central Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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