Very Good
#368 of 967 schools in NE
Top 38% in state
Mc Pherson County Secondary School
High School · Mc Pherson County Schools · Tryon, NE
A high school in Tryon, NE where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 HWY 92 PO BOX 38, Tryon, NE 69167
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mc Pherson County Secondary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,750
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$653/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69167; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Mc Pherson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $41,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mc Pherson County Secondary School is listed in MC PHERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mc Pherson County Secondary School
Mc Pherson County Secondary School is a public high school in Tryon, NE, part of Mc Pherson County Schools, serving approximately 33 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mc Pherson County Secondary School
What grades does Mc Pherson County Secondary School serve?
Mc Pherson County Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mc Pherson County Secondary School?
Mc Pherson County Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Pherson County Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Pherson County Secondary School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mc Pherson County Secondary School rank in NE?
Mc Pherson County Secondary School ranks #368 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Mc Pherson County Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mc Pherson County Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mc Pherson County Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mc Pherson County Secondary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mc Pherson County Secondary School a charter school?
No, Mc Pherson County Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mc Pherson County Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Mc Pherson County Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (308) 587-2262
- Area population (ZIP 69167)
- 372
- 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 69167; 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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