Papillion Middle School is a middle school in Papillion, Nebraska, United States, which currently holds 7th grade and 8th grade. The school building was opened in 1957 as Papillion High School, which relocated to its present site in north Papillion in August 1971.
Serving 621 students in grades 7-8, Papillion Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Papillion Middle School's student population of 621 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Papillion Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Papillion Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papillion Middle School's ranking?
Papillion Middle School is ranked #374 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Papillion Middle School?
621 students attend Papillion Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Papillion Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Papillion Middle School?
Papillion Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Papillion Middle School offer ?
Papillion Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Papillion Middle School part of?
Papillion Middle School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.
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