RALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

488 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ralston Middle School, located at 8202 Lakeview in Ralston, Nebraska, serves as a central pillar of the Ralston Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Ralston community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ralston Middle School places a high value on cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which encourage teamwork and personal growth. With its focus on developing well-rounded citizens, the school remains committed to providing a safe and collaborative learning space that encourages students to discover their individual strengths and pursue their interests in a structured, encouraging setting.

488

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	221
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
221 (45.3%)
White
191 (39.1%)
Two or More
39 (8.0%)
Black
32 (6.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)331-4701
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 7 236

Grade 8 252