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Harvard Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

Harvard Middle School is a small public middle school in Harvard, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 54 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly White (57.41%) and Hispanic (38.89%), with small percentages of African American and Native American students.

Despite its small size, Harvard Middle School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Nebraska middle schools, with test scores that are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 35% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 62%. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Hastings Middle School and Aurora Middle School.

When compared to these nearby middle schools, Harvard Middle School significantly underperforms in academic achievement, with much lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined over the past few years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 70% in 2021-2022 to 77.08% in 2020-2021, while the percentage of Hispanic students has decreased. These demographic and academic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at Harvard Middle School, which is part of the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district.

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,788

Per pupil spending ?

96%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944-0100

(402) 772-2171

District: Harvard Public Schools

Students who attend Harvard Middle School usually attend:

High:

Harvard High School

Feeder schools for Harvard Middle School:

Elementary:

Harvard Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

35.8%

American Indian:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 11th percentile in 2019 → 5th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (38% vs 61% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2019

!Mathematics scores 28 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Nebraska avg61%

Not ranked this year

Harvard 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	8.9	225 of 238	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.8	219 of 247	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	39.4	102 of 156	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	40.6	81 of 123	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	28.2	177 of 222	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2019)35th percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)34th percentile+23 vs school

White (2019)20th percentile+9 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts42%-16 vs state

Science39%-25 vs state

Mathematics34%-28 vs state

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Schools Near Harvard 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
Harvard Middle School	Public	6-8	506 East North Street	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 772-2171	53	5	10.8		33 (62.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,788	$1,176	$7,264
Sandy Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	30671 Hwy 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	Sandy Creek Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 726-2151	80	9	8.4	42.5%	70 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	63							(n/a)		60.0		56.5	72.7	74.3	71.4	72.9
Aurora Middle School	Public	6-8	300 L St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	256	24	10.8	30.5%	221 (86.3%)	3 (1.2%)	20 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	61.9	63^rd of 133 public middle schools	52.6%		74.9	43^rd of 200 public middle schools	78.5%	20	68.7	65.1	76.0	69.6	66.7	68.6	68.0	67.7	82.7	82.7	$21,395	$42	$16,539
Hastings Middle School	Public	6-8	201 N Marian Road	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 461-7520	757	62	12.2	63.0%	482 (63.7%)	5 (0.7%)	219 (28.9%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.5%)	23.4	107^th of 133 public middle schools	19.5%		22.8	166^th of 200 public middle schools	17.0%	59	40.3	43.8	58.3	47.8	49.4	46.7	65.5	54.2	72.7	72.7	$14,424	$483	$12,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Harvard Middle School?

Students at Harvard Middle School are 62% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Harvard Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 53 students attended Harvard Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Harvard Middle School attend?

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

What district is Harvard Middle School in?

Harvard Public Schools

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