What grades does DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?

As a Middle school, DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL serves students in LINCOLN, NE. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL located?

You can find DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL in LINCOLN, NE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL?

At DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL, there are approximately 10.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in LINCOLN, NE?

DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL is among the schools serving LINCOLN, NE. The school is part of the local school system.

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Dawes Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

Cross Country @ Pioneers ParkEvent

Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm)

Oct

Sat

Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9amEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Wed

Last day of 1st quarterEvent

Oct

Thu

LPS quarter breakEvent

Oct

Thu

No School For StudentsEvent

Oct

Mon

All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)Event

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

396

Student:Teacher

10.2:1

Locale

Urban

District

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Econ. Disadvantaged

76.5%

Phone

(402)436-1211

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

38%

27th percentile in NE

Math Proficiency

32%

22th percentile in NE

Chronic Absenteeism

21.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

41 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1

Better than average in NE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

394

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

42.65

98% fully certified

Counselors

2.46

Social Workers

0.44999999

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,573

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,619

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,200

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 29%Local 61%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$293,543

+4.3% 1yr+33.9% 5yr

Lincoln, NE metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.6%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

6.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,396

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,692

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,010 (30%)

Other Health Impairment

1,034 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

888 (13%)

Autism

819 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

647 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

310 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

395

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Cross Country @ Pioneers Park

Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm)

Event

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9am

Field 1 (behind the tennis courts)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgTx_lb5kAn1y2FWddBoDmXzy2_LdE2iHmoFNWnil8s/edit?tab=t.0

Event

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Last day of 1st quarter

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Dawes Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	5th Grade MAP Testing - ReadingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	4th Grade MAP Testing - MathDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for testing dates and any required preparation materials.	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	3rd Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	5th Map Reading testingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School (Labor Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Teacher Plan day- No schoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	4th Gr MAP Testing: MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Picture Day Check the calendar for the scheduled date and any special instructions.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Intramural Vball City Tournament-TBD	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Cross Country @ Pioneers Park Girls 4:30pmBoys - Following Girls (Approx. 5:30pm)	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Dawes Soccer vs Goodrich Game 1 - 8am, Game 2 - 9am Field 1 (behind the tennis courts)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgTx_lb5kAn1y2FWddBoDmXzy2_LdE2iHmoFNWnil8s/edit?tab=t.0	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Last day of 1st quarter	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	LPS quarter break	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	No School For Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	First day of 2nd quarter	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes	Event	—
Sat, Oct 31, 2026	Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Moore	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Runza Dine out Night-84th & Holdredge	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	STEM Family Night Review the event details for activity schedule and family participation information.	Event	—
Sat, Nov 14, 2026	Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Park	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Picture Retakes	Event	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Girls Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Intramural Girls Bball City Tournament-TBD	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Vocal Music Concert Review the event notice for concert time, location and admission details.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	MAP - ELA (all grades)	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Orchestra Concert-6th-8th Grade	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Band Concert 6th-8th Grade	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Last day of 2nd quarter	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	LPS semester break	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	First day of 3rd quarter	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	MAP Math (all grades)	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School: MLK Day Review the school calendar for the holiday closure dates.	Event	—
Sat, Jan 23, 2027	Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Irving	Event	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Soup Supper	Event	—
Sat, Jan 30, 2027	Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Parent Title Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Feb 6, 2027	Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Goodrich	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences Check the calendar for scheduled conference times and sign-up details.	Event	—
Sat, Feb 13, 2027	Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Pound	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School For Students	Event	—
Sat, Feb 20, 2027	Boys Basketball A: 8:00, B: 9:00, C: 10:00 @ Dawes	Event	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	Band/Orchestra 7/8 Concert	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Last day of 3rd quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	LPS quarter break	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	No School Spring Break Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	First day of 4th quarter	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	NSCAS - ELA (all grades)	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day)	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School For Students	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	NSCAS - Science (8th Grade Only)	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	NSCAS - Math (All Grades)	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Vocal Music Concert Review the event notice for concert time, location and admission details.	Event	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Orchestra Concert-6th-8th Grade	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Band Concert 6th-8th Grade	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Yankee Hill Education Center Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Independence Academy Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last day of classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day Of School Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Bryan Community Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	North Star High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Northwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Southeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Northeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Southwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Standing Bear High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	East High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information	Event	—