Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is a small public school in Wilcox, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of just 98. The school stands out from nearby schools like Loomis Secondary School, Minden High School, Holdrege High School, and Axtell High School in several key ways.

Wilcox-Hildreth has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 8.3 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby schools which have ratios between 9.3 and 10.5. The school also spends significantly more per student, ranging from $24,848 to $28,339 over the past four years, compared to $19,278 to $21,117 at the nearby schools. However, Wilcox-Hildreth's test score performance is mixed, performing better than the state average in some areas but lagging behind in others, such as 11th grade ACT Science.

Another interesting finding is that Wilcox-Hildreth's student population is overwhelmingly White, with over 95% of students identifying as such in recent years, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's free/reduced lunch rates, while higher than the nearby schools, have been decreasing over the past three years, from 50% in 2020-2021 to 36.73% in 2022-2023, potentially indicating improving economic conditions in the community. Overall, Wilcox-Hildreth appears to be a small, well-resourced school with some inconsistencies in academic performance compared to its peers in the Loomis Public Schools, Minden Public Schools, Holdrege Public Schools, and Axtell Community Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 404 E Sapp St
       Wilcox, NE  68982-0190


(308) 478-5265

District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,973 Help


Feeder schools for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School
    Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 61.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is $27,973.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School 143rd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.66 157th 223 29.6%
2022 43.43 149th 249 40.2%
2023 46.01 145th 238 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.24 157th 204 23.0%
2022 40.15 147th 234 37.2%
2023 38.10 139th 217 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.17 168th 249 32.5%
2007 60.45 97th 247 60.7%
2008 78.86 2nd 252 99.2%
2009 71.41 60th 251 76.1%
2010 68.28 62nd 249 75.1%
2011 61.91 90th 252 64.3%
2012 51.90 131st 245 46.5%
2013 83.85 21st 247 91.5%
2014 25.43 206th 247 16.6%
2015 46.03 144th 242 40.5%
2016 33.54 180th 246 26.8%
2017 72.32 53rd 219 75.8%
2018 19.74 182nd 219 16.9%
2019 77.14 42nd 217 80.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.39 179th 205 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2003 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2004 122 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 123 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 105 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 110 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 92 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 93 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 83 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2011 76 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 80
2012 73 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 79
2013 71 1 2 2 0 0 3 0 79
2014 67 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 75
2015 65 1 1 3 0 0 2 0 72
2016 60 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 68
2017 55 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 62
2018 58 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 65
2019 52 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 60
2020 87 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 91
2021 98 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 102
2022 92 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 94
2023 94 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 125 11.3 11.1 19.2
2003 125 11.3 11.1 19.2
2004 123 11.8 10.4 21.1
2005 124 10.9 11.4 21.8
2006 108 9.1 11.9 32.4
2007 114 8.1 14.1 27.2
2008 96 9.6 10.0 27.1
2009 95 9.7 9.8 23.2
2010 86 10.6 8.1 25.6
2011 80 11.3 7.0 28.8
2012 79 11.7 6.7 27.8
2013 79 11.8 6.6 29.1
2014 75 12.0 6.2 28
2015 72 12.0 6.0 26.4
2016 68 14.0 4.8 30.9
2017 62 14.4 4.2 35.5
2018 65 14.4 4.5 43.1
2019 60 11.4 5.2 45
2020 91 11.3 8.0 48.4
2021 102 12.1 8.3 50
2022 94 12.2 7.6 44.7
2023 98 12.2 7.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 125 11.3 11.1 19.2
2003 125 11.3 11.1 19.2
2004 123 11.8 10.4 21.1
2005 124 10.9 11.4 21.8
2006 108 9.1 11.9 32.4
2007 114 8.1 14.1 27.2
2008 96 9.6 10.0 27.1
2009 95 9.7 9.8 23.2
2010 86 10.6 8.1 25.6
2011 80 11.3 7.0 28.8
2012 79 11.7 6.7 27.8
2013 79 11.8 6.6 29.1
2014 75 12.0 6.2 28
2015 72 12.0 6.0 26.4
2016 68 14.0 4.8 30.9
2017 62 14.4 4.2 35.5
2018 65 14.4 4.5 43.1
2019 60 11.4 5.2 45
2020 91 11.3 8.0 48.4
2021 102 12.1 8.3 50
2022 94 12.2 7.6 44.7
2023 98 12.2 7.9 36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $217 (0.7%) $28,582 (90.3%) $31,656
2020 $367 (1.5%) $21,464 (86.4%) $24,848
2021 $1,035 (3.9%) $20,854 (79.5%) $26,239
2022 $567 (2.0%) $23,393 (82.5%) $28,339
2023 $290 (1.0%) $23,574 (84.3%) $27,973

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School)5035.7
 14.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools)5035.7
 14.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.924.8
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6098
 63.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White5294
 80.8%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%36.7%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School.

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School
Elementary : Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary


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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.

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