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Osceola Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

Osceola Middle School is a small public middle school in Osceola, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 57. The school has a predominantly White student body, with 85.96% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the nearby Shelby - Rising City Middle School (76.4%) and Cross County Middle School (92%).

Osceola Middle School has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the state average in 6th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science, but underperforming in 8th grade English Language Arts and 6th and 8th grade Mathematics. The school's free and reduced lunch rate has fluctuated, ranging from 15% to 31.58%, which could impact student performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $3,078 to $5,519 over the past few years, which may be a factor in the school's resources and academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, Osceola Middle School has lower test scores in several subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, but outperforms Shelby - Rising City Public Schools in overall state rankings and has a lower free and reduced lunch rate. However, the school's racial diversity has declined over the past three years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 88.33% to 95.16%, which could be a concern as research suggests diverse school environments can have positive impacts on student learning and development.

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,360

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651-0198

(402) 747-3121

District: Osceola Public Schools

Students who attend Osceola Middle School usually attend:

High:

Osceola High School

Feeder schools for Osceola Middle School:

Elementary:

Osceola Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 37th percentile in 2013 → 34th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Nebraska avg60%

Not ranked this year

Osceola 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	41.1	157 of 238	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.9	113 of 249	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	129 of 223	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.1	149 of 247	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.6	62 of 225	72.4%	★★★★☆
2017	44.1	139 of 236	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.8	174 of 255	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	19.4	232 of 256	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	38.7	176 of 252	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.7	156 of 248	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.1	152 of 255	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.1	159 of 246	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.0	170 of 254	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.2	153 of 243	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	29.3	226 of 245	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	66.1	68 of 227	70.0%	★★★★☆
2006	53.6	116 of 226	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	34.0	116 of 150	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	38.6	138 of 217	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.0	88 of 234	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.2	134 of 204	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	147 of 222	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2023)36th percentile~ school

Female (2022)23rd percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

Science78%+14 vs state

English Language Arts56%~ state avg

Mathematics52%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osceola Middle School	Public	6-8	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	39	6	6.5	35.9%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)					$7,360	$34	$154
Shelby - Rising City Middle School	Public	6-8	650 N Walnut St	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	90	6	15.5	31.1%	73 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)			55.2		$21,521	$353	$17,290
Cross County Middle School	Public	6-8	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	74	7	11.3	27.0%	66 (89.2%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	68.2	64.3	69.0	67.6	$25,250	$530	$18,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Middle School

What district is Osceola Middle School in?

Osceola Public Schools

How many students attend Osceola Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 39 students attended Osceola Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Osceola Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Osceola Middle School?

Students at Osceola Middle School are 85% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

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