GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH is a public middle school that is part of the BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in BLAIR, NE with about 531 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHool, located at 555 Jackson Street in Blair, Nebraska, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Blair Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during the transitional years between elementary and high school. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the facility aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of community and personal responsibility.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory learning and extracurricular engagement. As part of the Blair Community Schools system, the middle school emphasizes the "Blair Bear" spirit, encouraging students to participate in various athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and student well-being, GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHool serves as a vital hub for youth development in the Blair area.
For more information, contact GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH at (402) 426-3678 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLAIR, NE 68008-0288
(402) 426-3678
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BLAIR, NE with about 531 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 33.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 531 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.