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Mc Cook Junior High School

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Mc Cook Junior High School ranks 52 nd of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Mc Cook Junior High School is a public middle school in Mc Cook, Nebraska, serving 310 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Academically, Mc Cook Junior High School shines, with an impressive 91.07% proficiency rate in 8th-grade NSCAS Science, far exceeding the state average of 76.11%. The school also boasts strong performance in 7th-grade English Language Arts, with 75.58% proficiency compared to the state's 58.41%. Additionally, the school has demonstrated exceptional support for diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top middle schools in Nebraska for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the school has experienced a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism, its rates remain lower than the state average, indicating a focus on addressing student attendance. Mc Cook Junior High School also stands out for its strategic resource allocation, with higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a commitment to providing personalized attention and a quality educational experience for its students. Overall, Mc Cook Junior High School is a shining example of academic excellence within the Mc Cook Public Schools district.

305

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,129

Per pupil spending ?

36.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001-3080

(308) 345-6940

District: Mc Cook Public Schools

Students who attend Mc Cook Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Mc Cook Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mc Cook Junior High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Mc Cook Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (73% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg74%

Nebraska avg61%

52^nd of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 118Mc Cook 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	65.7	52 of 133	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.2	56 of 200	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	53 of 238	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	36 of 249	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	83 of 223	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.5	56 of 247	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	27 of 225	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.0	33 of 236	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	60 of 255	76.5%	★★★★☆
2015	79.7	25 of 256	90.2%	★★★★★
2014	75.2	41 of 252	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	79.1	23 of 248	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	80.8	22 of 255	91.4%	★★★★★
2011	79.4	28 of 246	88.6%	★★★★☆
2010	64.6	74 of 254	70.9%	★★★★☆
2009	63.5	78 of 243	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.5	118 of 245	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.5	92 of 227	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.0	46 of 226	79.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	74.5	21 of 72	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	28 of 106	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	39 of 146	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	11 of 150	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	58.4	57 of 137	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	46 of 156	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	20 of 147	86.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	70.1	9 of 46	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	14 of 92	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	89.9	3 of 144	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	80.6	12 of 118	89.8%	★★★★★
2021	57.0	43 of 115	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.5	34 of 123	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	24 of 120	80.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	65.7	26 of 72	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.7	32 of 106	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	37 of 156	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	45 of 160	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	60.9	53 of 144	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.1	39 of 153	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	30 of 141	78.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	75.3	13 of 70	81.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	41 of 94	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	51 of 141	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.5	50 of 217	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	37 of 234	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	74 of 204	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	51 of 222	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	26 of 203	87.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2023)81st percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2025)71st percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)64th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)56th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science91%+11 vs state

English Language Arts72%+13 vs state

Mathematics67%+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 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
Mc Cook Junior High School	Public	6-8	800 W 7th St	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Mc Cook Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 345-6940	305	21	14.4	36.4%	263 (86.2%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	65.7	52^nd of 133 public middle schools	60.9%		70.2	56^th of 200 public middle schools	72.0%	4	66.7	75.6	74.1	71.9	56.5	68.6	76.8	67.3	91.1	91.1	$15,129	$127	$12,966
Southwest Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Coke Street	Bartley	69020	Red Willow County	Southwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(308) 692-3223	71	7	10.5	54.9%	62 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)				68.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Mc Cook Junior High School

How many students attend Mc Cook Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Mc Cook Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mc Cook Junior High School?

Students at Mc Cook Junior High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Mc Cook Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Mc Cook Junior High School usually go on to attend Mc Cook Senior High School

Is Mc Cook Junior High School a good school?

Mc Cook Junior High School ranks 52^nd of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mc Cook Junior High School in?

Mc Cook Public Schools

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