Excellent
#157 of 967 schools in NE
Top 16% in state
Boyd County Middle School (spencer)
Middle School · Boyd County Schools · Spencer, NE
A middle school in Spencer, NE where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
106 E GREIG ST PO BOX 109, Spencer, NE 68777
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyd County Middle School (spencer) score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyd County Middle 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
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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
- #3 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 Middle School (spencer) is listed in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyd County Middle School (spencer)
Boyd County Middle School (spencer) is a public middle school in Spencer, NE, part of Boyd County Schools, serving approximately 91 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyd County Middle School (spencer)
What grades does Boyd County Middle School (spencer) serve?
Boyd County Middle School (spencer) serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Boyd County Middle School (spencer)?
Boyd County Middle School (spencer) has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School (spencer)?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School (spencer) is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyd County Middle School (spencer) rank in NE?
Boyd County Middle School (spencer) ranks #157 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Boyd County Middle School (spencer)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Boyd County Middle School (spencer) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Middle School (spencer)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyd County Middle School (spencer) has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Boyd County Middle School (spencer) a charter school?
No, Boyd County Middle School (spencer) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyd County Middle School (spencer) a Title I school?
No, Boyd County Middle School (spencer) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyd County Middle School (spencer)?
63.7% of students at Boyd County Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Boyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (402) 589-1333
- 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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