POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 816 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in southeast Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach that balances rigorous coursework with social-emotional development. The school environment is structured to support the transition from elementary to high school, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.
Beyond the classroom, POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL fosters a vibrant community culture characterized by active extracurricular involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and various clubs that promote leadership and peer connection. With its focus on building a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment, the school maintains strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Lincoln community to ensure that students are well-prepared for the academic and personal challenges of high school.
For more information, contact POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 436-1217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINCOLN, NE 68516-1799
(402) 436-1217
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in LINCOLN, NE with about 816 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 816
- Teachers:
- 52.77
- 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 816 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.