At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305
Mc Cook Junior High School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 327
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Mc Cook Junior High School
Mc Cook Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mc Cook. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mc Cook Public Schools. NCES reports 305 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mc Cook Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.2%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mc Cook Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mc Cook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
411 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
181 reported students
Mc Cook Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
448 reported students
Mc Cook Alternative Education
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Mc Cook Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Senior High School High · Mc Cook Public Schools | 09–12 | 448 | 0.1 mi |
| Mc Cook Alternative Education High · Mc Cook Public Schools | 07–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Mc Cook Public Schools | 04–05 | 181 | 0.4 mi |
| Mc Cook Elementary School Elementary · Mc Cook Public Schools | PK–03 | 411 | 0.6 mi |
| Step School High · Educational Service Unit 15 | 07–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Junior High School
What grades does Mc Cook Junior High School serve?
Mc Cook Junior High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mc Cook Public Schools.
How many students attend Mc Cook Junior High School?
Mc Cook Junior High School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mc Cook Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 305 students and 21.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mc Cook Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mc Cook Junior High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mc Cook Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mc Cook Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mc Cook Junior High School in?
Mc Cook Junior High School is part of Mc Cook Public Schools, based in Mc Cook, NE, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mc Cook Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mc Cook Senior High School (0.1 mi), Mc Cook Alternative Education (0.2 mi), Central Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.