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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 68818

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At a glance

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256

Students

Top rankedAurora Middle School63^rd of 133 Nebraska middle schools

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Summary:

The 68818 zip code in Nebraska is home to a single middle school, Aurora Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Nebraska middle schools and exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.

Aurora Middle School boasts a student-teacher ratio of 11.2, lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. The school's spending per student, at $21,395 in 2023-2024, is higher than the state average, indicating a significant investment in resources and support for the student population. However, the school does serve a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with 32.08% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.

Overall, Aurora Public Schools and Aurora Middle School appear to be providing a high-quality education to their students, with the middle school consistently outperforming district and state averages on standardized assessments. The school's ability to support its diverse student population and maintain strong academic achievement is commendable.

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
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	$22,046	$12	$17,598

Cities Near Zip Code 68818

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Aurora	0.6 mi	4	72^nd
Hampton	6.73 mi	2
Giltner	9.27 mi	2
Henderson	11.71 mi	2	71^st
Grand Island	14.79 mi	26	110^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.