Serving 14 students in grades 7-8, Verdigre Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Verdigre Middle School?
14 students attend Verdigre Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Verdigre Middle School students are White, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verdigre Middle School?
Verdigre Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Verdigre Middle School offer ?
Verdigre Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Verdigre Middle School part of?
Verdigre Middle School is part of Nebraska Unified District 1.
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