Serving 74 students in grades 5-6, Wisner-pilger Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
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
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Wisner-pilger Middle School?
74 students attend Wisner-pilger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wisner-pilger Middle School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wisner-pilger Middle School?
Wisner-pilger Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wisner-pilger Middle School offer ?
Wisner-pilger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Wisner-pilger Middle School part of?
Wisner-pilger Middle School is part of Wisner-Pilger Public Schools.
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