Lefler Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1100 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE

South 48th Street Neighborhood

Lincoln Public Schools

2.7

3.3

611 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jessie Fries

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
44%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

200:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

White

55.3%

Hispanic

17.5%

Two or more races

11.6%

Black

9.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.4%

Native American

1.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Middle School Student

7/29/2018

The classes and education here are very fun and inventive but the staff and students here aren't the best...

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1.0 parent

5/7/2025

This school in Lincoln has a serious bullying problem. The teachers and counselors show little to no concern for the well-being of their students, especially those who are different or come from diverse backgrounds. If your child is a student of color, I strongly urge you to reconsider enrolling the...

1.0 parent

9/12/2021

This school will be the one to expose LPS.Admin is under educated on basic child psychology, they do not follow best practices. If you want your child to be exposed to a toxic culture then this is the place to go.. It’s time for change………

1.0 other

8/31/2021

I would not recommend this school for any child!

5.0 other

3/30/2017

Great small middle school. Diverse and great teachers.

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$119K - $947K

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Average Home Value

$237,026

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

28%

Average Household Income

$81,153

% of College Grads

36.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,557 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

58.0%

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Nebraska Lancaster County Lincoln 68510 South 48th Street

Lefler Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lincoln, NE and is served by the Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 611 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Lefler Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $237,026. Discover additional schools in the area, like Children's Circle Montessori, and more. Learn more about what Lincoln has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lefler Middle School.

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