- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Superior, NE
Superior Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Superior Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310002902416
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Superior Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Superior, NE.
School address
District: Superior Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002902416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Superior Middle School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 310002902416 · Superior, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 12.6:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Superior Elementary School (214 students)
Superior Middle School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Superior Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Superior Eleme
Superior Elementary School
214 students
- Superior Sr Hi
Superior Sr High School
126 students
- This school
Superior Middle School
88 students
What this shows Superior Middle School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Superior Middle School compares
Superior Middle School is a growing 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 31% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$18,588
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Superior Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Superior Public Schools reports $18,588 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Superior Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Superior Middle School
How many students attend Superior Middle School?
Superior Middle School has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Superior, NE. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Superior Middle School?
40.5% of students at Superior Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Middle School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Superior, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Middle School?
Superior Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Superior Middle School rank among public schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Superior, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Superior Public Schools?
Besides Superior Middle School, Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Elementary School (214 students) and Superior Sr High School (126 students). See the Superior Public Schools district page for the complete list.