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Lux Middle School vs. Irving Middle School

Should you attend Lux Middle School or Irving Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lux Middle School
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Irving Middle School
2745 S 22nd St
Lincoln, NE 68502
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lux Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Lux Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 828 students in grades 6-8, Irving 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 58% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
808 students
828 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lux Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irving Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lux Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irving Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lux Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irving Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lux Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#102 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
#428 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lux Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Irving Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 20% in NE)
58%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lux Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lux Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lux Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Irving Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
289
262
Grade 7 Students
264
263
Grade 8 Students
255
303

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lux Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Irving Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Irving Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Irving Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lux Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Irving Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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