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Holdrege Middle School

Q: Is Holdrege Middle School a good school?

Holdrege Middle School ranks 76 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Holdrege Middle School is a public middle school in Holdrege, Nebraska, serving 298 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Holdrege Public Schools district and has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, generally performing in the middle to upper-middle range among Nebraska middle schools.

Academically, Holdrege Middle School's proficiency rates in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages. The school excels in 8th grade Mathematics, with a proficiency rate significantly higher than the state average, but struggles in 7th grade English Language Arts, where its proficiency rate is lower than the state average. The school's performance has been relatively consistent, with some variations in specific grade levels and subject areas.

One area of concern for Holdrege Middle School is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 21.1% over the past few years. This issue may be impacting the school's overall academic performance. However, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, suggesting a potential increase in resources and support for students. By addressing attendance challenges and building on its strengths, Holdrege Middle School can continue to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its diverse student population.

290

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,014

Per pupil spending ?

40.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 14th Ave
Holdrege, NE 68949-1300

(308) 995-5421

District: Holdrege Public Schools

Students who attend Holdrege Middle School usually attend:

High:

Holdrege High School

Feeder schools for Holdrege Middle School:

Elementary:

Holdrege Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg64%

Nebraska avg61%

76^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 43% (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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	76 of 133	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.5	80 of 200	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.0	56 of 238	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	83 of 249	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	114 of 223	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.5	64 of 247	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	80 of 225	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.0	111 of 236	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.6	135 of 255	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.2	133 of 256	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.2	110 of 252	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.8	65 of 248	73.8%	★★★★☆
2012	71.4	47 of 255	81.6%	★★★★☆
2011	74.4	40 of 246	83.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	26 of 254	89.8%	★★★★★
2009	64.0	76 of 243	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.9	29 of 245	88.2%	★★★★☆
2007	38.6	167 of 227	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	2.5	226 of 226	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	59.9	35 of 72	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	39 of 106	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	62 of 146	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	61 of 150	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	71 of 137	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.1	67 of 156	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	47 of 147	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	60.8	37 of 92	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.3	26 of 144	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	41 of 118	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.8	69 of 115	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.9	47 of 123	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.8	55 of 120	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	38 of 72	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.4	52 of 106	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.5	23 of 156	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.6	57 of 160	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.5	76 of 144	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.7	31 of 153	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	61.3	58 of 141	58.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	57 of 94	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.4	56 of 141	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.1	60 of 217	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	72 of 234	69.2%	★★★★☆
2021	46.0	115 of 204	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.0	67 of 222	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	56.6	85 of 203	58.1%	★★★☆☆

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)60th percentile~ school

Female (2025)51st percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)39th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science88%+9 vs state

Mathematics66%+8 vs state

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

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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 (2025)
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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holdrege Middle School	Public	5-8	600 14th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-5421	290	25	11.3	40.3%	250 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.9	76^th of 133 public middle schools	42.9%		62.5	80^th of 200 public middle schools	60.0%	4	52.8	57.5	56.3	78.1	61.3	62.5	63.0	59.2	78.1	65.7	81.9	88.3	$18,014	$120	$15,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Holdrege Middle School

Is Holdrege Middle School a good school?

Holdrege Middle School ranks 76^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Holdrege Middle School?

Students at Holdrege Middle School are 86% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Holdrege Middle School in?

Holdrege Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Holdrege Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Holdrege Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 290 students attended Holdrege Middle School.

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