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.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: