A+
Excellent
98/100

Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 555 JACKSON ST, Blair, NE 68008
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.47 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Nebraska for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
476
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%86/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.47 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.29 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White58%64%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +18 pts, math +17 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +13 pts, math +18 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 555 JACKSON ST
City Blair
ZIP Code 68008
District 3104100
NCES School ID 310410000516
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68008

Understanding the community around Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,196
Per Capita Income $42,845
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,700
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.1%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 476
Teachers (FTE) 34.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch has 476 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch serve?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch receive per student?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch receives $13,075 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch in 68008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$356,972
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
19.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026