GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCH

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
555 JACKSON ST
BLAIR, NE 68008
506 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
506
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    441 (87.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
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: BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)426-3678
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 6 168
Grade 7 160
Grade 8 178
Gender Ratio