CRETE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1500 E 15TH ST
CRETE, NE 68333
471 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Crete Middle School, located at 1500 E 15th St in Crete, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the students in the Crete Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its middle-level learners through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader Crete community, the school plays a vital role in local education by prioritizing inclusivity and community involvement. It focuses on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by encouraging critical thinking and social-emotional growth. With a dedicated staff and a focus on student achievement, Crete Middle School strives to create a safe, collaborative space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future academic success.
471
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    297 (63.1%)
  • White
    148 (31.4%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.9%)
  • Black
    6 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
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: CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)826-5844
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 69

* 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 6 154
Grade 7 155
Grade 8 162
Gender Ratio