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Auburn Middle School

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Auburn Middle School ranks 65 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Auburn Middle School is a public middle school in Auburn, Nebraska, serving 191 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Auburn Public Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Auburn Middle School consistently performs above the state average in NSCAS test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 63.49% to 83.67% in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with its ranking among Nebraska middle schools fluctuating between the top 25% and top 50%. The school has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with some subgroups ranking in the top 10% in recent years. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been relatively high, ranging from 17.1% to 21.1% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Nebraska City Middle School, Johnson County Central Middle School, and Htrs Middle School, Auburn Middle School generally performs better in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates and higher rankings among Nebraska middle schools. However, these nearby schools have higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds. Despite the increase in the proportion of economically disadvantaged students at Auburn Middle School, the school has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies in supporting these students.

190

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,152

Per pupil spending ?

40.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305-1713

(402) 274-4328

District: Auburn Public Schools

Students who attend Auburn Middle School usually attend:

High:

Auburn High School

Feeder schools for Auburn Middle School:

Elementary:

Calvert Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg72%

Nebraska avg61%

65^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 43 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 118Auburn 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	60.6	65 of 133	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	99 of 200	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.8	71 of 238	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	54 of 249	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	64 of 223	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	56.8	101 of 247	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.2	83 of 225	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.0	34 of 236	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	88.3	9 of 255	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	83.8	14 of 256	94.5%	★★★★★
2014	72.8	48 of 252	81.0%	★★★★☆
2013	75.7	32 of 248	87.1%	★★★★☆
2012	68.3	55 of 255	78.4%	★★★★☆
2011	60.2	96 of 246	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.7	100 of 254	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	65.1	42 of 106	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.4	44 of 146	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	29 of 150	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	56.4	59 of 137	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	65 of 156	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	36 of 147	75.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	64.1	34 of 92	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	35 of 144	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	10 of 118	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	68.5	22 of 115	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	49.2	70 of 123	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	56 of 120	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	57.4	48 of 106	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	75 of 156	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.3	49 of 160	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.0	35 of 144	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	52.8	78 of 153	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.7	66 of 141	53.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	52.0	52 of 94	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	70 of 141	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	74 of 217	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	58 of 234	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.1	70 of 204	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	97 of 222	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	87 of 203	57.1%	★★★☆☆

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)63rd percentile+13 vs school

Female (2024)60th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2024)55th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)45th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science84%+4 vs state

English Language Arts67%+9 vs state

Mathematics67%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Auburn Middle School

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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
Auburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1829 Central Ave	Auburn	68305	Nemaha County	Auburn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 274-4328	190	16	11.8	40.5%	176 (92.6%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	60.6	65^th of 133 public middle schools	51.1%		57.2	99^th of 200 public middle schools	50.5%	34	66.7	63.5	73.5	67.4	69.3	66.7		67.4	83.7	83.7	$16,152	$83	$14,317
Johnson - Brock Junior High School	Public	6-8	310 Main Street	Johnson	68378	Nemaha County	Johnson-Brock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 868-5235	70	4	18.0	14.3%	69 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				91.6				78.9
Htrs Middle School	Public	6-8	810 Central Ave	Humboldt	68376	Richardson County	Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 862-2151	55	9	6.2	27.3%	51 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				61.4				68.4			$27,646	$1,890	$24,518
Johnson County Central Middle School	Public	6-8	407 N 1st St	Cook	68392	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 864-4181	104	10	10.1	64.4%	75 (72.1%)	2 (1.9%)	21 (20.2%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)		51.5		52.3			71.4	64.5			$18,982	$1,062	$15,008
Nebraska City Middle School	Public	6-8	909 1st Corso	Nebraska City	68410	Otoe County	Nebraska City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 873-5591	271	24	11.5	58.3%	196 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (24.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	24.1	104^th of 133 public middle schools	21.8%		15.1	179^th of 200 public middle schools	10.5%	75	51.2	50.6	54.0	51.9	43.0	49.5		43.6	80.5	80.5	$14,759	$665	$12,107

Frequently Asked Questions about Auburn Middle School

Is Auburn Middle School a good school?

Auburn Middle School ranks 65^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Auburn Middle School in?

Auburn Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Auburn Middle School?

Students at Auburn Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Auburn Middle School attend?

Students who attend Auburn Middle School usually go on to attend Auburn High School

How many students attend Auburn Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Auburn Middle School.

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