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#612 of 967 schools in NE
Bayard Secondary School
High School · Bayard Public Schools · Bayard, NE
A high school in Bayard, NE where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
726 4TH AVE PO BOX 607, Bayard, NE 69334
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bayard Secondary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,350
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$589/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Bayard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayard Secondary School is listed in BAYARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayard Secondary School
Bayard Secondary School is a public high school in Bayard, NE, part of Bayard Public Schools, serving approximately 158 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayard Secondary School
What grades does Bayard Secondary School serve?
Bayard Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bayard Secondary School?
Bayard Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayard Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayard Secondary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayard Secondary School rank in NE?
Bayard Secondary School ranks #612 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bayard Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayard Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayard Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayard Secondary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bayard Secondary School a charter school?
No, Bayard Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayard Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Bayard Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morrill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (308) 586-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 69334)
- 2,360
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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