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#577 of 967 schools in NE

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary

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

An elementary school in Wilcox, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

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

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$22,038
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

1 in WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilcox-hildreth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–6Not available90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 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 Upper Elementary is listed in WILCOX-HILDRETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilcox, NE, part of Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% 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 Upper Elementary

What grades does Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary serve?

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary?

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary rank in NE?

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary ranks #577 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Upper Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary a charter school?

No, Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary a Title I school?

No, Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary?

44.4% of students at Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
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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