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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 68961

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The 68961 zip code in Nebraska is home to a single middle school, Lawrence-Nelson Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. With a small student population of just 53 students, the school faces unique challenges and opportunities compared to larger middle schools in the state.

Academically, Lawrence-Nelson Middle School has a mixed performance record. While 7th grade math proficiency exceeds state and district averages, 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency lags behind. The school's 8th grade science proficiency is above average, but its overall statewide ranking has declined in recent years, now sitting at 185th out of 238 Nebraska middle schools. This 1-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests the school is performing below average compared to its peers.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it allocates significant resources, spending $16,608 per student, well above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, indicating a focus on individualized attention. However, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic performance concerns.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School	Public	6-8	850 South Nevada	Nelson	68961	Nuckolls County	Lawrence - Nelson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 225-3371	44	3	14.2	40.9%	40 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$16,877	$00	$7,236

Cities Near Zip Code 68961

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nelson	0.26 mi	3
Superior	12.14 mi	3	128^th
Davenport	15.86 mi	2
Fairfield	16.17 mi	3	95^th
Deshler	18.81 mi	3	31^st

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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.

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