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ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

11TH & LARAMIE, ALLIANCE, NE 69301ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
286
Students
Total enrolled
$14,316
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 286 students in grades 06–08 in ALLIANCE, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,316 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in ALLIANCE, Nebraska, serving grades 06–08 with 286 students. The district invests $14,316 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

286
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution153 male · 133 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 163 students
Student Composition
61%
26%
Asian1%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310291000012

Academic Outcomes at ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 69301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,316Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,316
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,299
Student Support$2,720
Administration$1,718
Operations$2,147
Other$1,432
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,316 spent per student, an estimated $6,342 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
69%
State government
21.3%
Local (property tax)
69.0%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBox Butte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)762-3079
NCES ID: 310291000012
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALLIANCE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL
434 students · 09–12
● 60 opp49% FRL
Elem
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
287 students · PK–02
● 60 opp62% FRL
Elem
GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
272 students · 03–05
● 60 opp60% FRL
Other
ALLIANCE EARLY CHILD ED PROG
66 students · PK–PK
● 60 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11TH & LARAMIE, ALLIANCE, NE 69301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.