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School Comparison

GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (190 vs. 63).
  • BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (258.3:1 vs. 206:1).
  • BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (70 vs. 25).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (190 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (70 vs. 25).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (56 vs. 36).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (258.3:1 vs. 206:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
$11,616.41
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
$12,908.21
Local revenue share
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
46.9%
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
46.2%
State revenue share
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
46.2%
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
41.7%
Federal revenue share
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6.9%
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
12.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GERING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
13.8%
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL
25.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Scotts Bluff County
$60,960
Scotts Bluff County
$60,960
Poverty rate
Scotts Bluff County
13.9%
Scotts Bluff County
13.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Scotts Bluff County
25.9%
Scotts Bluff County
25.9%
Unemployment rate
Scotts Bluff County
3.3%
Scotts Bluff County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.