At a glance
Reported students
158
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
52.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
181
Palmyra Middle School: 158 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
52.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Palmyra Middle School
Palmyra Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Palmyra. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Palmyra District O R 1. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 52.7:1, above 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 (95.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Palmyra Middle School
- 1How do the reported 52.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.6%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Other schools in Palmyra District O R 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
High · Grades 09–12
181 reported students
Elementary at Bennet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Public schools near Palmyra Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra High · Palmyra District O R 1 | 09–12 | 181 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elementary at Bennet Elementary · Palmyra District O R 1 | PK–05 | 385 | 6.3 mi |
| Eagle Elementary School Elementary · Waverly School District 145 | PK–05 | 264 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Middle School
What grades does Palmyra Middle School serve?
Palmyra Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Palmyra District O R 1.
How many students attend Palmyra Middle School?
Palmyra Middle School reported 158 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 52.7:1, based on 158 students and 3 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 Palmyra Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palmyra Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Palmyra District O R 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palmyra Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.1% 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 Palmyra Middle School in?
Palmyra Middle School is part of Palmyra District O R 1, based in Palmyra, NE, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palmyra Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra (under 0.1 mi), Elementary at Bennet (6.3 mi), Eagle Elementary School (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.