Is Axtell High School a good school?

Axtell High School ranks 61 st of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Axtell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Axtell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Axtell High School?

Students at Axtell High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Axtell High School?

Axtell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Axtell Elementary School

Axtell High School

Summary:

Axtell High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Axtell, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 135 students. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics, making it a standout institution in the region.

Axtell High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple measures. The school's proficiency rates in standardized tests, such as ACT and NSCAS, are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also ranks exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, including female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This commitment to equity and inclusion is particularly impressive given the school's predominantly white student population, which contrasts with the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like West Kearney High School.

Axtell High School's success can be attributed to its efficient resource allocation and focus on individualized student support. The school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $18,275 to $24,061 over the past four years, and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, indicating a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education. While nearby schools like Kearney High School and Holdrege High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in ACT test scores, Axtell High School's exceptional results in NSCAS tests and its rankings for specific student subgroups suggest that it may be outperforming these larger, more diverse schools in certain areas.

Detail:

Public 7-12

500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924-0097

(308) 743-2415

District: Axtell Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,117

Feeder schools for Axtell High School:

Elementary:

Axtell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axtell High School ranks better than 70.9% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Axtell High School ranks better than 71.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axtell High School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Axtell High School employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axtell High School is $21,117.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Axtell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell High School 68^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Axtell High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell High School 61^st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Axtell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Axtell Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell Community Schools 41^st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axtell High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	76.06	40^th	247	83.8%
2022	59.46	97^th	249	61.0%
2023	67.24	69^th	238	71.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	70.96	44^th	222	80.2%
2022	59.39	84^th	234	64.1%
2023	54.36	98^th	217	54.8%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	72.00	38^th	249	84.7%
2007	46.32	167^th	247	32.4%
2008	52.10	152^nd	252	39.7%
2009	63.18	90^th	251	64.1%
2010	47.96	161^st	249	35.3%
2011	26.61	207^th	252	17.9%
2012	31.39	196^th	245	20.0%
2013	53.79	111^th	247	55.1%
2014	40.57	166^th	247	32.8%
2015	53.97	116^th	242	52.1%
2016	96.83	3^rd	246	98.8%
2017	27.23	162^nd	219	26.0%
2018	69.12	65^th	219	70.3%
2019	84.11	26^th	217	88.0%
2021	57.84	84^th	209	59.8%
2022	97.41	3^rd	202	98.5%
2023	69.00	61^st	215	71.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.80	3^rd	89	96.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.61	4^th	142	97.2%
2022	97.31	3^rd	132	97.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.45	14^th	135	89.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Axtell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	78.52	33^rd	207	84.1%
2021	75.59	38^th	200	81.0%
2022	97.47	2^nd	196	99.0%
2023	67.90	59^th	206	71.4%

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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 Axtell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	127	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1989	119	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1990	124	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1991	114	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1992	115	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1993	124	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1994	127	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1995	151	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1996	151	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1997	165	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1998	161	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1999	157	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	162
2000	152	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2001	149	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2002	146	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2003	146	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2004	142	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2005	146	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2006	154	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2007	158	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2008	118	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2009	101	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2010	98	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2011	84	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	84
2012	70	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	70
2013	81	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	83
2014	79	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	81
2015	79	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	82
2016	72	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	76
2017	62	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	66
2018	68	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	73
2019	111	1	0	5	0	0	2	0	119
2020	123	1	0	7	0	0	2	0	133
2021	116	1	0	7	0	0	2	0	126
2022	111	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	120
2023	126	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	135

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 Axtell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	135	12.0	11.2	17
1989	125	11.8	10.5	8.8
1990	130	11.7	11.1	10.8
1991	118	11.8	10.0	8.5
1992	119	12.3	9.6	10.1
1993	128	11.9	10.8	12.5
1994	131	12.6	10.4	7.6
1995	155	13.2	11.7	4.5
1996	155	13.2	11.7	4.5
1997	167	12.3	13.6	6
1998	165	12.3	13.4	13.9
1999	162	12.4	13.1	21.9
2000	154	12.4	12.4	22.1
2001	151	12.7	11.9	24.5
2002	147	10.8	13.6	20.4
2003	147	10.8	13.6	20.4
2004	144	9.5	15.2	16
2005	152	10.3	14.8	19.7
2006	157	10.8	14.5	20.4
2007	160	11.2	14.3	20.6
2008	120	8.5	14.1	20.8
2009	102	8.7	11.7	16.7
2010	99	8.9	11.1	15.2
2011	84	9.3	8.9	17.9
2012	70	9.0	7.7	21.4
2013	83	9.2	9.0	20.5
2014	81	9.0	8.9	22.2
2015	82	9.0	9.1	24.4
2016	76	9.0	8.4	18.4
2017	66	8.9	7.3	22.7
2018	73	8.9	8.1	23.3
2019	119	13.0	9.1	29.4
2020	133	13.7	9.6	30.8
2021	126	13.5	9.3	31
2022	120	13.7	8.7	30
2023	135	13.8	9.7	31.1

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 Axtell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	135	12.0	11.2	17
1989	125	11.8	10.5	8.8
1990	130	11.7	11.1	10.8
1991	118	11.8	10.0	8.5
1992	119	12.3	9.6	10.1
1993	128	11.9	10.8	12.5
1994	131	12.6	10.4	7.6
1995	155	13.2	11.7	4.5
1996	155	13.2	11.7	4.5
1997	167	12.3	13.6	6
1998	165	12.3	13.4	13.9
1999	162	12.4	13.1	21.9
2000	154	12.4	12.4	22.1
2001	151	12.7	11.9	24.5
2002	147	10.8	13.6	20.4
2003	147	10.8	13.6	20.4
2004	144	9.5	15.2	16
2005	152	10.3	14.8	19.7
2006	157	10.8	14.5	20.4
2007	160	11.2	14.3	20.6
2008	120	8.5	14.1	20.8
2009	102	8.7	11.7	16.7
2010	99	8.9	11.1	15.2
2011	84	9.3	8.9	17.9
2012	70	9.0	7.7	21.4
2013	83	9.2	9.0	20.5
2014	81	9.0	8.9	22.2
2015	82	9.0	9.1	24.4
2016	76	9.0	8.4	18.4
2017	66	8.9	7.3	22.7
2018	73	8.9	8.1	23.3
2019	119	13.0	9.1	29.4
2020	133	13.7	9.6	30.8
2021	126	13.5	9.3	31
2022	120	13.7	8.7	30
2023	135	13.8	9.7	31.1

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 Axtell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$187 (1.0%)	$16,426 (85.5%)	$19,218
2020	$236 (1.3%)	$15,716 (86.0%)	$18,275
2021	$453 (2.1%)	$18,460 (85.9%)	$21,501
2022	$306 (1.3%)	$20,631 (85.7%)	$24,061
2023	$264 (1.3%)	$17,939 (85.0%)	$21,117

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axtell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 69^th of 238 Middle schools	12.8%
Ranks 26^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 215 High schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell High School)	56	52	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	56	52	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell High School)	52	76	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	52	76	24%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Axtell High School)	71	82	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	71	82	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell High School)	54.2	42.9	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Axtell Community Schools)	54.2	42.9	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Axtell High School)	58.3	39.3	19%
11th Grade Mathematics (Axtell Community Schools)	58.3	39.3	19%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Axtell High School)	37.5	35.7	1.8%
11th Grade Science (Axtell Community Schools)	37.5	35.7	1.8%
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	119	135	13.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	126	13.5%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	31.1%	1.7%

Schools Near Axtell 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
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
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
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
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
Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2702 West 11th Street	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8060	1,629	91	17.9	35.2%	1,285 (78.9%)	40 (2.5%)	258 (15.8%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	21 (1.3%)	62	80^th of 215 public high schools	62.8%		47.7	107^th of 202 public high schools	47.0%	27					44.1	33.4	32.5	$13,043	$308	$10,356
West Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2802 30th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	West Kearney High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 338-2011	50	17	2.9	6.0%	20 (40.0%)	17 (34.0%)	7 (14.0%)	2 (4.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hanny Arram Center	Public	5-12	3907 6th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-6900	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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