BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL

602 W STOLLEY PARK RD
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801

718 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Barr Middle School, located at 602 W Stolley Park Road in Grand Island, Nebraska, serves as a key educational institution within the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the middle school grade levels, providing a transitional environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It is situated in a central area of Grand Island, making it a focal point for families in the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of a diverse school district, Barr Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for secondary education. The school environment is generally structured to foster personal growth, community engagement, and the development of essential academic skills. By providing extracurricular opportunities and various support services, the institution aims to create a well-rounded experience that addresses both the educational and emotional needs of its adolescent student body.

718

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	415
Black	50
Asian	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
415 (57.8 %)
White
216 (30.1 %)
Black
50 (7.0 %)
Two or More
24 (3.3 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)385-5875
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 262