DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 507 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 5130 Colfax Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a key part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is well-integrated into its neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing community engagement alongside its core educational curriculum.
Beyond its standard academic offerings in core subjects like math, science, and language arts, DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL prioritizes holistic student development. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, music, and arts, designed to foster student interests and social growth. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning, Dawes aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its middle-level learners.
For more information, contact DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 436-1211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINCOLN, NE 68504-1751
(402) 436-1211
DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LINCOLN, NE with about 507 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 507
- Teachers:
- 42.68
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 507 students
- White
- 64.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.