PLATTEVIEW CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

179 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Platteview Central Junior High School, located in Springfield, Nebraska, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as a key component of the Springfield Platteview Community School District. Situated just south of the Omaha metropolitan area, the school functions within a suburban-rural corridor, aiming to provide a supportive transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a sense of community, typically focusing on a curriculum that prepares students for the academic expectations of Platteview High School.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for being deeply integrated into the local Springfield culture. Like many institutions in the district, it places a strong emphasis on student involvement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs designed to encourage social development and school spirit. The community prides itself on a "small-town" atmosphere with high academic standards, making Platteview Central a focal point for families in the region who prioritize both personalized attention and a well-rounded middle school experience.

179

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTEVIEW CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	6
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
167 (93.3%)
Hispanic
6 (3.4%)
Asian
3 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)339-5052
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 88

Grade 8 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLATTEVIEW CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	88
Grade 8	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLATTEVIEW CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	52%
Male	86	48%

Middle School 7th - 8th