LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1100 N WASHINGTON
LEXINGTON, NE 68850
685 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lexington Middle School, located at 1100 N. Washington in Lexington, Nebraska, serves as a pivotal educational hub for the local community. As part of the Lexington Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school focuses on preparing young learners for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student engagement and personal responsibility.

The school is known for navigating the unique needs of a diverse student population in a vibrant, growing community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lexington Middle School typically emphasizes the importance of community involvement, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive campus culture. By providing a blend of rigorous academics and developmental guidance, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners who are well-equipped for their future educational and career endeavors.
685
Total Students
48.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    515 (75.2 %)
  • White
    96 (14.0 %)
  • Black
    57 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • 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: LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)324-2349
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81

* 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 6 242
Grade 7 227
Grade 8 216
Gender Ratio