AINSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
520 E 2ND ST
AINSWORTH, NE 69210
116 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ainsworth Middle School, located at 520 E 2nd St in Ainsworth, Nebraska, serves as a key educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Ainsworth Community Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school serves as a transition point between elementary education and high school, focusing on building foundational skills, encouraging student responsibility, and preparing pupils for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Ainsworth, benefiting from a supportive community atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that promote well-rounded growth. By prioritizing teacher-student mentorship and a collaborative learning environment, Ainsworth Middle School strives to equip its students with the critical thinking abilities and character traits necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
116
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (82.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)387-2082
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio