West Boyd Middle School (Closed 2018)

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 75 students in grades 5-8, West Boyd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
75 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
(16-17)
65-69%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Boyd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
40-44%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Boyd Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Boyd Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
West Boyd School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend West Boyd Middle School?
75 students attend West Boyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Boyd Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Boyd Middle School?
West Boyd Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Boyd Middle School offer ?
West Boyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Boyd Middle School part of?
West Boyd Middle School is part of West Boyd School District.

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