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Wood River Rural Middle School

Q: Is Wood River Rural Middle School a good school?

Wood River Rural Middle School ranks 66 th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 50% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Wood River Rural Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Wood River, Nebraska, with a student population of 109. This school is part of the Wood River Rural Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Wood River Rural Middle School is its consistently strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 70.97% of 7th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 58.41%, and 71.05% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 57.43%. The school also maintains lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, suggesting a focus on student engagement and attendance. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, indicating a commitment to investing in its students' education.

When compared to nearby middle schools in Hastings and Grand Island, Wood River Rural Middle School generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. However, the school may need to closely monitor the performance of specific student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners. Overall, Wood River Rural Middle School is a standout in its region, with a strong academic track record and a positive trajectory.

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$557

Per pupil spending ?

48%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883-0518

(308) 583-2249

District: Wood River Rural Schools

Students who attend Wood River Rural Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wood River Rural High School

Feeder schools for Wood River Rural Middle School:

Elementary:

Wood River Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

Hispanic:

25.5%

African American:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 38th percentile in 2019 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (73% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 38th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the Nebraska median (50th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg70%

Nebraska avg58%

66^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

71^st of 118Wood River Rural 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	58.8	66 of 133	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.4	41 of 200	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	52.6	126 of 238	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.5	136 of 249	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.1	139 of 223	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.0	154 of 247	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.5	74 of 225	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.5	66 of 236	72.0%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	61 of 255	76.1%	★★★★☆
2015	61.5	91 of 256	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.5	33 of 252	86.9%	★★★★☆
2013	70.8	54 of 248	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	74.8	39 of 255	84.7%	★★★★☆
2011	67.7	66 of 246	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	62.8	80 of 254	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.1	163 of 243	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.6	87 of 245	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.7	70 of 227	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.8	133 of 226	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	47.7	88 of 146	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	111 of 150	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.7	63 of 137	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.1	89 of 156	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	46.8	89 of 144	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	71 of 118	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.3	33 of 115	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	21 of 123	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.6	8 of 120	93.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	54.6	78 of 156	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	63 of 160	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	70 of 144	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	98 of 153	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.1	71 of 141	49.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	68.9	38 of 141	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	48.3	117 of 217	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.8	136 of 234	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.7	144 of 204	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.7	166 of 222	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.8	129 of 203	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2024)73rd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2023)50th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2023)40th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)38th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics78%+20 vs state

English Language Arts68%+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
Wood River Rural Middle School	Public	6-8	13800 W Wood River Rd	Wood River	68883	Hall County	Wood River Rural Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 583-2249	98	9	10.8	48.0%	65 (66.3%)	4 (4.1%)	25 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	58.8	66^th of 133 public middle schools	50.4%		75.4	41^st of 200 public middle schools	79.5%	25		71.0	63.2	67.7			71.1	77.8			$557	$00	$517
Westridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4111 W 13th St	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5886	694	51	13.7		347 (50.0%)	20 (2.9%)	285 (41.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	27.3	101^st of 133 public middle schools	24.1%		29.5	157^th of 200 public middle schools	21.5%	56	44.5	48.5	65.4	52.7	52.1	48.0	54.8	51.7	78.5	78.5	$16,815	$1,122	$13,427
Walnut Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 N Custer Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5990	777	56	13.7		167 (21.5%)	31 (4.0%)	554 (71.3%)	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.5%)	8.5	119^th of 133 public middle schools	10.5%		14.1	181^st of 200 public middle schools	9.5%	62	34.4	37.5	49.3	40.5	43.9	42.5	45.9	44.2	58.5	58.5	$16,938	$1,195	$13,657
Barr Middle School	Public	6-8	602 W Stolley Park Rd	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5875	648	51	12.5		158 (24.4%)	45 (6.9%)	411 (63.4%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	19 (2.9%)	9.1	117^th of 133 public middle schools	12.0%		13.9	183^rd of 200 public middle schools	8.5%	66	51.2	39.6	38.5	42.8	47.5	44.3	39.1	43.5	55.0	55.0	$16,881	$828	$13,458
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 Wood River Rural Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wood River Rural Middle School?

Students at Wood River Rural Middle School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Wood River Rural Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wood River Rural Middle School usually go on to attend Wood River Rural High School

Is Wood River Rural Middle School a good school?

Wood River Rural Middle School ranks 66^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Wood River Rural Middle School in?

Wood River Rural Schools

How many students attend Wood River Rural Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Wood River Rural Middle School.

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