Best Public Schools in Spencer, NE


Summary:

The city of Spencer, Nebraska is home to two schools - Boyd County Middle School and Boyd County High School. These schools serve students from grades 6-8 and 9-12, respectively, and are part of the Boyd County Schools district.

Boyd County High School stands out for its impressive academic performance, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 28.57% in ACT Mathematics, and 39.29% in ACT Science - significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, Boyd County Middle School's test scores are more mixed, performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but below the state average in Science. Both schools have relatively high spending per student, suggesting a strong investment in educational resources.

Regarding student demographics, both schools have a majority white student population, with the high school being more racially diverse than the middle school. Additionally, both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a need to consider the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning and achievement. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with the middle school at 15.2 and the high school at 7.9, which could contribute to the differences in academic performance between the two schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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