Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Hastings 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Hastings Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hastings Middle School is ranked #656 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
780 students attend Hastings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hastings Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hastings Middle School offer ?
Hastings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hastings Middle School part of?
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