Enrollment
88
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Superior Middle School
Superior Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Superior, Nebraska, enrolling 88 students.
At 12.6:1, 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 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 88 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Elementary School (214 students) and Superior Sr High School (126 students) alongside Superior 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 Superior Middle School compares
Superior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Superior Public Schools, which includes Superior Middle School.
$18,593
Per student
+5%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 23.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Superior on the city page.
Is Superior Middle School a good school?
Superior Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 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.
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