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Dawes Middle School

Lincoln, Nebraska · Grades 6 to 8 · Lincoln Public Schools

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About Dawes Middle School

Dawes Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 395 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Lincoln. With about 35.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.1 students per teacher. Lincoln Public Schools runs 71 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Lancaster County. Within 5 miles there are 64 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5130 Colfax Street, Lincoln, NE 68504
Phone	(402) 436-1211
School district	Lincoln Public Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	395
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35.7
Students per teacher	11.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Lancaster County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 317284001145). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dawes Middle School serve?

Dawes Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Dawes Middle School?

Dawes Middle School reported 395 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School?

About 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 395 students and 35.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Dawes Middle School a public or charter school?

Dawes Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dawes Middle School in?

Dawes Middle School is part of Lincoln Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ne/lincoln-public-schools/

Where is Dawes Middle School located?

Dawes Middle School is at 5130 Colfax Street, Lincoln, NE 68504. The phone number is (402) 436-1211.

How many other schools are near Dawes Middle School?

There are 64 other schools within 5 miles of Dawes Middle School in our directory.