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#119 of 967 schools in NE

Top 12% in state

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School

High School · Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools · Wilcox, NE

A high school in Wilcox, NE serving grades 7th – 12th.

404 E SAPP ST PO BOX 190, Wilcox, NE 68982

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$22,038
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,583

Median home value

$142,400

Median rent

$672/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68982; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·9 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.

Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$22,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School is listed in WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Wilcox, NE, part of Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools, serving approximately 107 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School

What grades does Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School serve?

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School?

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School rank in NE?

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School ranks #119 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School?

42.1% of students at Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kearney County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68982)
617
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
44.1
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 68982; 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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