Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) ranks 119 th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is a public middle school located in Spencer, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Boyd County Schools district and has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and overall performance over the past few years.

One of the school's key strengths is its academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. The school's ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 44% to 70%, compared to the state averages of 57.43% to 62.77% and 55.38% to 61.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 67% was higher than the state average of 65.61%. This consistent academic performance is a notable differentiating factor for the school.

Another interesting aspect of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is its socioeconomic diversity and equity. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 47.62% to 56.7% over the past few years. Interestingly, the school's low-SES students performed particularly well, ranking 20th out of 115 Nebraska middle schools in this subgroup for the 2020-2021 school year. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students, promoting equity and academic success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777-0109

(402) 589-1333

District: Boyd County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,973

Students who attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) usually attend:

High:

Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Feeder schools for Boyd County Middle School (Spencer):

Elementary:	Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
	Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) ranks worse than 59.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is $16,973.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) 119^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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Rank History for all students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	30.89	182^nd	247	26.3%
2021	53.91	103^rd	223	53.8%
2022	51.87	119^th	249	52.2%
2023	52.83	125^th	238	47.5%
2024	48.63	119^th	200	40.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.94	20^th	115	82.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.56	53^rd	137	61.3%
2023	66.13	53^rd	146	63.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.68	87^th	144	39.6%
2022	41.45	102^nd	160	36.3%

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Rank History for White students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	30.67	167^th	222	24.8%
2021	47.79	110^th	204	46.1%
2022	40.03	148^th	234	36.8%
2023	45.56	122^nd	217	43.8%

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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 Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	67	5	0	2	74
2019	76	5	3	2	86
2020	90	6	2	6	104
2021	86	8	2	5	101
2022	85	6	1	5	97
2023	92	6	2	5	105
2024	82	4	2	3	91

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 Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	74	4.9	15.0	56.8
2019	86	4.5	18.7	66.3
2020	104	5.0	20.4	66.3
2021	101	6.1	16.4	56.4
2022	97	7.0	13.8	56.7
2023	105	6.8	15.2	47.6
2024	91	7.8	11.6	63.7

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 Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	74	4.9	15.0	56.8
2019	86	4.5	18.7	66.3
2020	104	5.0	20.4	66.3
2021	101	6.1	16.4	56.4
2022	97	7.0	13.8	56.7
2023	105	6.8	15.2	47.6
2024	91	7.8	11.6	63.7

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 Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$508 (3.4%)	$12,216 (80.7%)	$15,143
2020	$749 (5.2%)	$11,569 (80.8%)	$14,323
2021	$460 (3.1%)	$12,228 (82.3%)	$14,856
2022	$1,177 (7.1%)	$12,501 (75.6%)	$16,537
2023	$1,071 (6.3%)	$13,038 (76.8%)	$16,973

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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 182^nd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 125^th of 238 Middle schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	34	50	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Schools)	34	50	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	31	50	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Schools)	31	50	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	55	59	4%
5th Grade Science (Boyd County Schools)	55	59	4%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	40	69	29%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Schools)	40	69	29%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	43	77	34%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Schools)	43	77	34%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	38	62	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Schools)	38	62	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	50	76	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Schools)	50	76	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Middle School (Spencer))	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Schools)	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	105	22.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	92	21.1%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	47.6%	18.7%

Schools Near Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)	Public	5-8	106 E Greig St	Spencer	68777	Boyd County	Boyd County Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 589-1333	91	8	11.6	63.7%	82 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	48.6	119^th of 200 public middle schools	40.5%		52.8	125^th of 238 public middle schools	47.5%	6	$16,973	$1,071	$13,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Is Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) a good school?

Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) ranks 119^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?

Students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) in?

Boyd County Schools

What high school do graduates of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) attend?

Students who attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) usually go on to attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)

How many students attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).

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