Middle Schools in Grand Island Public Schools

The Grand Island Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to three middle schools: Walnut Middle School, Barr Middle School, and Westridge Middle School. While all three schools serve similar grade levels, the data reveals significant disparities in their performance and student demographics.

Among the three, Westridge Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, with the best statewide ranking, highest test scores, and lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Walnut Middle School and Barr Middle School have lower rankings, test scores, and higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

However, the overall performance of the Grand Island Public Schools district is a concern, with the district ranked 174th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This suggests that while Westridge Middle School may be the standout, there is still significant room for improvement across the district's middle schools.