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

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

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

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

3.1%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 61.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)

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...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School is 7.9. (See more...)

Compare Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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
2021	36.66	157^th	223	29.6%
2022	43.43	149^th	249	40.2%
2023	46.01	145^th	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
2021	29.24	157^th	204	23.0%
2022	40.15	147^th	234	37.2%
2023	38.10	139^th	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
2006	46.17	168^th	249	32.5%
2007	60.45	97^th	247	60.7%
2008	78.86	2^nd	252	99.2%
2009	71.41	60^th	251	76.1%
2010	68.28	62^nd	249	75.1%
2011	61.91	90^th	252	64.3%
2012	51.90	131^st	245	46.5%
2013	83.85	21^st	247	91.5%
2014	25.43	206^th	247	16.6%
2015	46.03	144^th	242	40.5%
2016	33.54	180^th	246	26.8%
2017	72.32	53^rd	219	75.8%
2018	19.74	182^nd	219	16.9%
2019	77.14	42^nd	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	179^th	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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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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	Total
2002	124	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	125
2003	124	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	125
2004	122	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	123
2005	123	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	124
2006	105	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	108
2007	110	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	114
2008	92	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	96
2009	93	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	95
2010	83	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	86
2011	76	0	1	1	0	0	2	80
2012	73	1	2	1	0	0	2	79
2013	71	1	2	2	0	0	3	79
2014	67	1	2	3	0	0	2	75
2015	65	1	1	3	0	0	2	72
2016	60	0	0	5	0	0	3	68
2017	55	0	0	5	0	0	2	62
2018	58	0	0	5	0	0	2	65
2019	52	0	0	6	0	0	2	60
2020	87	0	0	2	1	0	1	91
2021	98	0	0	3	0	0	1	102
2022	92	0	0	2	0	0	0	94
2023	94	1	0	3	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	50	35.7	14.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools)	50	35.7	14.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	24.8	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	60	98	63.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	52	94	80.8%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	36.7%	8.3%

Schools Near Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	98	12	7.9	36.7%	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	62.0	64.0	57.0	64.0			14.3	$27,973	$290	$23,574
Axtell High School	Public	7-12	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 743-2415	135	14	9.7	31.1%	126 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	69	61^st of 215 public high schools	71.6%		97.4	3^rd of 202 public high schools	98.5%	58	52.0	76.0	76.0	82.0	42.9	39.3	35.7	$21,117	$264	$17,939
Holdrege High School	Public	9-12	600 12th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-6558	303	29	10.5	38.3%	259 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.2%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	54.9	96^th of 215 public high schools	55.3%		46.3	112^th of 202 public high schools	44.6%	16					43.5	31.9	27.5	$19,278	$223	$15,769
Minden High School	Public	9-12	622 West Third	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 832-2254	264	27	10.1	35.6%	226 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	43.8	119^th of 215 public high schools	44.7%		23.5	156^th of 202 public high schools	22.8%	37					38.6	31.6	21.1	$20,211	$427	$15,434
Loomis Secondary School	Public	7-12	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 876-2111	118	13	9.3	35.6%	102 (86.4%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	27	160^th of 215 public high schools	25.6%		25	152^nd of 202 public high schools	24.8%	8	67.0		75.0		30.0		20.0	$19,734	$245	$17,301

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

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School?

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

What schools feed into 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

What district is Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School in?

Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

How many students attend Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School?

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

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