- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schuyler, NE
Schuyler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317645002216
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Schuyler Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 317645002216 · Schuyler, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Schuyler Elementary School (715 students)
Schuyler Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schuyler Eleme
Schuyler Elementary School
715 students
- Schuyler Centr
Schuyler Central High School
643 students
- This school
Schuyler Middle School
400 students
- North Ward Pre 113
North Ward Prekindergarten
113 students
- Schuyler Heads 75
Schuyler Headstart
75 students
- Dual Language 56
Dual Language School
56 students
What this shows Schuyler Middle School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Middle School compares
Schuyler Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 72% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
White 10.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Schuyler Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schuyler Community Schools reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schuyler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Headstart | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dual Language School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 75:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Middle School
How many students attend Schuyler Middle School?
Schuyler Middle School has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schuyler, NE. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Schuyler Middle School?
53.1% of students at Schuyler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Middle School?
Schuyler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schuyler Middle School rank among public schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Schuyler, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Schuyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Schuyler Community Schools?
Besides Schuyler Middle School, Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students), Schuyler Central High School (643 students), and North Ward Prekindergarten (113 students). See the Schuyler Community Schools district page for the complete list.