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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 69045

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The 69045 zip code in Nebraska has only one middle school, Wauneta Palisade Middle School, which serves a small student population of 52 students. The school stands out for its relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 75%, suggesting it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged community.

Academically, Wauneta Palisade Middle School has mixed performance compared to state averages. While 6th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) scores are above the state average, 8th-grade ELA and Math scores lag behind. However, 8th-grade Science scores are notably higher than the state average. The school's high per-student spending of $21,060 and low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 suggest that resources are being directed towards supporting the student population, though this does not necessarily translate to higher academic achievement.

As the sole middle school in the 69045 zip code, Wauneta Palisade Middle School's small size may impact the educational experience and outcomes for its students. The school's performance highlights both areas of strength, such as 6th-grade ELA and 8th-grade Science, as well as opportunities for improvement, particularly in 8th-grade ELA and Math. Understanding the unique challenges and strengths of this small, resource-intensive school serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population can provide valuable insights for supporting student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wauneta Palisade Middle School	Public	6-8	214 W Wichita St	Wauneta	69045	Chase County	Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 394-5650	38	3	12.2	47.4%	32 (84.2%)	1 (2.6%)	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)	78.4	$24,053	$00	$21,362

Cities Near Zip Code 69045

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wauneta	0.35 mi	3
Imperial	15.67 mi	3	27^th
Hayes Center	19.78 mi	2
Trenton	24.98 mi	1	3^rd
Benkelman	26.34 mi	2	52^nd

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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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