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#507 of 967 schools in NE

Boyd County High School (spencer)

High School · Boyd County Schools · Spencer, NE

A high school in Spencer, NE where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

106 E GREIG ST PO BOX 109, Spencer, NE 68777

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$18,793
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Boyd County High School (spencer) score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Boyd County High School (spencer) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,938

Median home value

$119,900

Median rent

$708/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Boyd County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boyd County High School (spencer) is listed in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boyd County High School (spencer)

Boyd County High School (spencer) is a public high school in Spencer, NE, part of Boyd County Schools, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boyd County High School (spencer)

What grades does Boyd County High School (spencer) serve?

Boyd County High School (spencer) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

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

Boyd County High School (spencer) has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School (spencer)?

The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School (spencer) is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boyd County High School (spencer) rank in NE?

Boyd County High School (spencer) ranks #507 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Boyd County High School (spencer)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Boyd County High School (spencer) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Boyd County High School (spencer)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyd County High School (spencer) has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Boyd County High School (spencer) a charter school?

No, Boyd County High School (spencer) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boyd County High School (spencer) a Title I school?

No, Boyd County High School (spencer) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyd County High School (spencer)?

51.4% of students at Boyd County High School (spencer) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68777)
549
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
47.1
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 68777; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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