Boyd County High School (Spencer)

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777

Rating

Bottom 50%

Boyd County High School (Spencer) serves 96 students in grades 9-12.

Boyd County High School (Spencer) placed 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s student population of 96 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

96 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Boyd County High School (Spencer) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#834 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Boyd County High School (Spencer), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boyd County High School (Spencer) 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boyd County High School (Spencer) 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Boyd County High School (Spencer) and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

91%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Boyd County High School (Spencer) and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Boyd County High School (Spencer) and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Boyd County High School (Spencer) and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Boyd County High School (Spencer) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Boyd County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyd County High School (Spencer)'s ranking?

Boyd County High School (Spencer) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

The graduation rate of Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

96 students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Boyd County High School (Spencer) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

Boyd County High School (Spencer) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Boyd County High School (Spencer) offer ?

Boyd County High School (Spencer) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Boyd County High School (Spencer) part of?

Boyd County High School (Spencer) is part of Boyd County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 96 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education