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LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

13502 S 38TH ST, BELLEVUE, NE 68123BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
512
Students
Total enrolled
$14,102
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 512 students in grades 07–08 in BELLEVUE, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,102 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in BELLEVUE, Nebraska, serving grades 07–08 with 512 students. The district invests $14,102 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

512
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution291 male · 221 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 152 students
Student Composition
71%
12%
Asian2%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black7%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310381002001

Academic Outcomes at LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68123

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,102Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,102
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,205
Student Support$2,679
Administration$1,692
Operations$2,115
Other$1,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,102 spent per student, an estimated $6,247 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
39%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
39.0%
Federal programs
14.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
WAKE ROBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPETER SARPY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
Middle
LOGAN FONTENELLE MIDDLE SCHOOLBELLEVUE MISSION MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOLBELLEVUE EAST SR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySarpy County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)898-8760
NCES ID: 310381002001
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BELLEVUE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL
1,536 students · 09–12
● 42 opp31% FRL
High
BELLEVUE EAST SR HIGH SCHOOL
1,423 students · 09–12
● 46 opp46% FRL
Elem
WAKE ROBIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
541 students · PK–06
● 46 opp33% FRL
Mid
LOGAN FONTENELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
493 students · 07–08
● 46 opp56% FRL
Elem
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
469 students · PK–06
● 42 opp16% FRL
Elem
BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
451 students · PK–06
● 51 opp20% FRL
Elem
PETER SARPY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
430 students · PK–06
● 42 opp41% FRL
Elem
LEONARD LAWRENCE ELEM SCHOOL
393 students · PK–06
● 42 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13502 S 38TH ST, BELLEVUE, NE 68123
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.