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GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

11705 SOUTH 216TH STREET, GRETNA, NE 68028GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
728
Students
Total enrolled
$27,971
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 95% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 728 students in grades 06–08 in GRETNA, Nebraska.
95% above average funding
District spends $27,971 per pupil, 95% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in GRETNA, Nebraska, serving grades 06–08 with 728 students. The district invests $27,971 per student — 95% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

728
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution372 male · 356 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317122000257

Academic Outcomes at GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68028

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,971Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,971
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,307
Student Support$5,314
Administration$3,356
Operations$4,196
Other$2,797
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,971 spent per student, an estimated $12,391 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
61%
State government
30.6%
Local (property tax)
61.4%
Federal programs
8.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,971/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARYFALLING WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLASPEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
ASPEN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySarpy County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)332-3048
NCES ID: 317122000257
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRETNA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL
1,729 students · 09–12
● 60 opp11% FRL
Mid
ASPEN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
777 students · 06–08
9% FRL
Elem
WHITETAIL CREEK ELEMENTARY
538 students · PK–05
7% FRL
Elem
FALLING WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
516 students · PK–05
● 48 opp13% FRL
Elem
PALISADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
490 students · PK–05
6% FRL
Elem
ASPEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
481 students · PK–05
4% FRL
Elem
GRETNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
463 students · PK–05
● 60 opp13% FRL
Elem
HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
417 students · PK–05
● 60 opp6% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11705 SOUTH 216TH STREET, GRETNA, NE 68028
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.