LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

584 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lefler Middle School, located in the Bethany neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska, serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, while also offering elective opportunities that encourage exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Lefler Middle School emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and various clubs that cater to diverse student interests. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Lefler aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where students are empowered to develop the critical thinking and character skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

584

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	110
Black	53
Asian	35
Two or More	81
American Indian	6

White
299 (51.2%)
Hispanic
110 (18.8%)
Two or More
81 (13.9%)
Black
53 (9.1%)
Asian
35 (6.0%)
American Indian
6 (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)436-1215
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 174

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 208

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	174
Grade 7	202
Grade 8	208

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	46.6%
Male	312	53.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th