SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
650 N WALNUT ST
SHELBY, NE 68662
89 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shelby-Rising City Middle School is a public school located in Shelby, Nebraska, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Shelby-Rising City Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal growth within a close-knit community setting.

The school benefits from its identity as a small-town institution, which allows for smaller class sizes and a stronger focus on individualized student attention. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and parents, Shelby-Rising City Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by building both academic competence and character. The facility at 650 N Walnut St serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s dedication to maintaining a high-quality educational experience for rural Nebraska families.
89
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (76.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (20.2 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.4 %)
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: SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)527-5946
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 29
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 57 Students
565 S KIMMEL
OSCEOLA, NE 68651 (6.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th