BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
605 S 6TH
ALBION, NE 68620
167 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Boone Central Middle School is a public educational institution located in Petersburg, Nebraska. It serves as a key component of the Boone Central Schools district, which focuses on fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the middle grades. As a consolidated district, the school draws from the surrounding community to provide a localized educational experience that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal development during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of rural Nebraska, often serving as a central hub for student activities, extracurricular programs, and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Boone Central Middle School is able to prioritize individualized attention, helping students transition from primary education toward the more specialized demands of high school. The school remains dedicated to preparing its students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction and character-building opportunities.
167
Total Students
12.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    152 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)395-2134
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 33
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 42
Gender Ratio