Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Walnut 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 33% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Walnut 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 Walnut Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Walnut Middle School is ranked #770 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Walnut Middle School?
789 students attend Walnut Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Walnut Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Middle School?
Walnut Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walnut Middle School offer ?
Walnut Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walnut Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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