For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in 68504, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 68504, NE are Dawes Middle School and Culler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 68504 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68504, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68504, NE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawes Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Colfax Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Culler Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
68504, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: PK
| 3 students
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 68504, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 68504, NE include Dawes Middle School and Culler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68504?
2 public middle schools are located in 68504.
What is the racial composition of students in 68504?
68504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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