Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Southwest Junior/Senior High School ranks 91 st of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southwest Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Bartley, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 115 students. While the school has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, it stands out for its diverse student population, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Mc Cook Senior High School and Cambridge High School.

Southwest Junior/Senior High School has a predominantly white student population (84.35%), which is more diverse than the nearby Mc Cook Senior High School (88.36% white) and Cambridge High School (96.51% white). The school's academic performance has ranged from a 5-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in 2021-2022, indicating significant fluctuations. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 7.0, suggests that students may receive more individualized attention compared to the nearby schools.

Another notable aspect of Southwest Junior/Senior High School is its higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.54% to 55.65% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Mc Cook Senior High School (35.34%) and Cambridge High School (48.84%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school also has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $29,300 to $33,096 over the past four school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020-0187

(308) 692-3223

District: Southwest Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,096

Feeder schools for Southwest Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Southwest Elementary-Indianola

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 67.9% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Southwest Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 57.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southwest 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 (84.3%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Junior/Senior High School is 6.4. (See more...)

Compare Southwest Junior/Senior High School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Junior/Senior High School is $33,096.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southwest Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Junior/Senior High School 159^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Southwest Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Junior/Senior High School 91^st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Southwest Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southwest Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Public Schools 119^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2010	36.33	195^th	254	23.2%
2011	13.58	227^th	246	7.7%
2012	22.13	227^th	255	11.0%
2013	28.11	207^th	248	16.5%
2014	32.39	201^st	252	20.2%
2015	26.26	217^th	256	15.2%
2016	50.01	137^th	255	46.3%
2017	73.97	50^th	236	78.8%
2019	31.81	177^th	247	28.3%
2021	34.83	162^nd	223	27.4%
2022	45.50	140^th	249	43.8%
2023	39.86	162^nd	238	31.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.73	100^th	153	34.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	23.54	189^th	222	14.9%
2021	27.76	163^rd	204	20.1%
2022	36.56	154^th	234	34.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	32.91	205^th	249	17.7%
2007	48.16	154^th	247	37.7%
2008	50.56	159^th	252	36.9%
2009	59.99	108^th	251	57.0%
2010	35.50	202^nd	249	18.9%
2011	28.75	202^nd	252	19.8%
2012	44.52	163^rd	245	33.5%
2013	26.10	205^th	247	17.0%
2014	47.27	139^th	247	43.7%
2015	34.85	183^rd	242	24.4%
2016	33.50	181^st	246	26.4%
2017	42.02	128^th	219	41.6%
2018	23.50	176^th	219	19.6%
2019	38.54	135^th	217	37.8%
2021	94.05	6^th	209	97.1%
2022	25.35	150^th	202	25.7%
2023	57.90	91^st	215	57.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.90	82^nd	144	43.1%
2022	22.60	102^nd	132	22.7%
2023	94.99	6^th	136	95.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.72	123^rd	138	10.9%
2023	33.77	92^nd	135	31.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	16.50	184^th	205	10.2%
2019	38.61	129^th	207	37.7%
2021	94.06	7^th	200	96.5%
2022	18.81	164^th	196	16.3%
2023	60.30	75^th	206	63.6%

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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 Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	132	2	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	142
2006	125	2	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	138
2007	125	2	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	135
2008	124	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	134
2009	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
2010	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	158
2011	140	0	0	2	1	0	5	148
2012	133	0	0	3	0	0	3	139
2013	126	0	0	1	0	0	1	128
2014	143	0	0	4	0	0	0	147
2015	140	0	0	4	0	0	0	144
2016	147	0	0	4	0	0	0	151
2017	138	0	0	4	0	0	2	144
2018	145	1	0	4	0	0	1	151
2019	143	1	0	4	0	0	2	150
2020	111	3	0	2	0	0	4	120
2021	111	2	0	8	0	0	5	126
2022	105	2	0	6	0	0	6	119
2023	97	2	0	9	1	0	6	115

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 Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	142	14.6	9.7	48.6
2006	138	15.5	8.9	50.7
2007	135	14.3	9.4	49.6
2008	134	15.1	8.9	35.1
2009	117	13.7	8.5	35.9
2010	158	19.7	8.0	46.8
2011	148	16.7	8.8	45.3
2012	139	16.9	8.1	53.2
2013	128	17.5	7.3	39.1
2014	147	17.7	8.2	49
2015	144	18.0	8.0	52.8
2016	151	19.0	7.9	47.7
2017	144	19.3	7.4	45.8
2018	151	17.8	8.4	43
2019	150	17.7	8.4	44.7
2020	120	17.7	6.7	45
2021	126	17.7	7.0	49.2
2022	119	17.7	6.7	44.5
2023	115	17.7	6.4	55.7

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 Southwest Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	142	14.6	9.7	48.6
2006	138	15.5	8.9	50.7
2007	135	14.3	9.4	49.6
2008	134	15.1	8.9	35.1
2009	117	13.7	8.5	35.9
2010	158	19.7	8.0	46.8
2011	148	16.7	8.8	45.3
2012	139	16.9	8.1	53.2
2013	128	17.5	7.3	39.1
2014	147	17.7	8.2	49
2015	144	18.0	8.0	52.8
2016	151	19.0	7.9	47.7
2017	144	19.3	7.4	45.8
2018	151	17.8	8.4	43
2019	150	17.7	8.4	44.7
2020	120	17.7	6.7	45
2021	126	17.7	7.0	49.2
2022	119	17.7	6.7	44.5
2023	115	17.7	6.4	55.7

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 Southwest Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$72 (0.3%)	$19,933 (82.5%)	$24,164
2020	$329 (1.2%)	$23,082 (81.1%)	$28,461
2021	$958 (3.3%)	$23,199 (79.2%)	$29,300
2022	$317 (1.0%)	$24,530 (78.5%)	$31,265
2023	$152 (0.5%)	$26,252 (79.3%)	$33,096

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 177^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 162^nd of 238 Middle schools	3.6%
Ranks 135^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 215 High schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	44	62	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Public Schools)	44	62	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	48	62	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Public Schools)	48	62	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	29	60	31%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Public Schools)	29	60	31%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	32	53	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Public Schools)	32	53	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	71	72	1%
8th Grade Science (Southwest Public Schools)	71	72	1%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	44.4	53.9	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Public Schools)	44.4	53.9	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	27.8	23.1	4.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Public Schools)	27.8	23.1	4.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Southwest Junior/Senior High School)	22.2	30.8	8.5%
11th Grade Science (Southwest Public Schools)	22.2	30.8	8.5%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	150	115	23.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	143	97	32.2%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	55.7%	11%

Schools Near Southwest 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
Southwest Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	900 Coke St	Bartley	69020	Red Willow County	Southwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 692-3223	115	18	6.4	55.7%	97 (84.3%)	2 (1.7%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	57.9	91^st of 215 public high schools	57.7%		25.3	150^th of 202 public high schools	25.7%	59	62.0	60.0	62.0	53.0	53.9	23.1	30.8	$33,096	$152	$26,252
Cambridge High School	Public	9-12	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 697-3322	86	12	7.3	48.8%	83 (96.5%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.9	6^th of 215 public high schools	97.2%		36.3	133^rd of 202 public high schools	34.2%	127					60.0	53.3	53.3	$27,638	$432	$23,334
Step School	Public	7-12	305 East 1st	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Educational Service Unit 15	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 345-7341	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mc Cook Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 W 7th St	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Mc Cook Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 345-5422	464	31	14.9	35.3%	410 (88.4%)	7 (1.5%)	36 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	60.2	86^th of 215 public high schools	60.0%		71.7	47^th of 202 public high schools	76.7%	39					47.6	31.1	30.1	$15,663	$511	$13,143
Mc Cook Alternative Education	Public	7-12	404 West 7th Street	Mc Cook	69001	Red Willow County	Mc Cook Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 345-5631	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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