DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL

405 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dawes Middle School, located at 5130 Colfax Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a key part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is well-integrated into its neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing community engagement alongside its core educational curriculum.

Beyond its standard academic offerings in core subjects like math, science, and language arts, Dawes Middle School prioritizes holistic student development. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, music, and arts, designed to foster student interests and social growth. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning, Dawes aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its middle-level learners.

405

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	69
Black	45
Asian	11
Two or More	58
American Indian	4

White
218 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
69 (17.0 %)
Two or More
58 (14.3 %)
Black
45 (11.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

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:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1211
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 6 124

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	155

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	47.9%
Male	211	52.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th