Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, NE

Bellevue Mission Middle School

Federal NCES profile for Bellevue Mission Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.

2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310381001512
0/100100/10044/100
👥 S:T ratio
48
🌟 Gifted program
70
🎓 Counselors
59
📋 Attendance
0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Bellevue Mission Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.

#3 of 3
middle schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
44
Resource Index · Typical
13.1:1
students per teacher
41.7%
free-lunch eligible

Bellevue Mission Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Mission Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bellevue, NE.

Enrollment

406

Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

31.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

13.1:1

vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg

-3% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

41.7%

vs 30.9% Nebraska avg

+35% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Bellevue Mission Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians

At or below state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Bellevue Mission Middle School

Bellevue Mission Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bellevue, Nebraska, enrolling 406 students.

At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.

Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.

Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.

Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.

Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.

Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).

Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.

Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).

The surrounding Bellevue Public Schools spends $13,274 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.

Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 406 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.

The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.

Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students) and Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students) alongside Bellevue Mission Middle School.

Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25

How Bellevue Mission Middle School compares

Bellevue Mission Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs Nebraska Nebraska avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 13.1:1 ▼ 3% 13.5:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 41.7% ▲ 35% 30.9% 51.7%
Enrollment 406 top 24% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible - 35% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher - 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,274
per pupil, district-wide - below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.

Overview

  • Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
  • Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
  • F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.

Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.

Student demographics

White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 9.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 62.9/100

Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Bellevue Mission Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue Public Schools, which includes Bellevue Mission Middle School.

$13,274
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 14.1%

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.

How Bellevue Mission Middle School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Bellevue West Sr High School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Bellevue East Sr High School Larger Similar economic need Similar S:T ratio
Wake Robin Elementary School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Fairview Elementary School Similar size Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Logan Fontenelle Middle School Similar size Similar economic need Similar S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Bellevue Mission Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Bellevue Public Schools · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar middle schools statewide

Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.

Next steps

Verify locally before acting on Bellevue Mission Middle School's federal record.

Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.

Frequently asked questions about Bellevue Mission Middle School

How many students attend Bellevue Mission Middle School?

Bellevue Mission Middle School has 406 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, NE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Mission Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Mission Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellevue Mission Middle School?

41.7% of students at Bellevue Mission Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellevue Mission Middle School?

The largest demographic group at Bellevue Mission Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Bellevue, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellevue Mission Middle School?

Bellevue Mission Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).

How does Bellevue Mission Middle School rank among middle schools in Bellevue?

By Resource Investment Index, Bellevue Mission Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bellevue, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bellevue on the city page.

Is Bellevue Mission Middle School a good school?

Bellevue Mission Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.

What other schools are in Bellevue Public Schools?

Besides Bellevue Mission Middle School, Bellevue Public Schools also operates Bellevue West Sr High School (1,529 students), Bellevue East Sr High School (1,420 students), and Wake Robin Elementary School (543 students). See the Bellevue Public Schools district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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