Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Burwell Junior-Senior High School is a public school in Burwell, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a relatively small student population of 133. The school has a predominantly White student body, with over 98% of students identifying as such, and a higher percentage of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average.

Burwell Junior-Senior High School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 9th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 203rd out of 215 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. While the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests like the ACT and NSCAS are generally lower than state averages, its performance in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics is stronger. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $21,869 to $25,911 over the past three years, and lower student-to-teacher ratio, from 8.3 to 8.6, suggest a focus on individualized attention, but this has not necessarily translated to better academic outcomes when compared to nearby schools like Ord Junior-Senior High School and Sargent High School.

The unique challenges faced by Burwell Junior-Senior High School, such as its fluctuating academic performance and higher proportion of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure the success of all students. Understanding the broader educational landscape in the region, as evidenced by the performance of nearby schools within the Ord Public Schools, Sargent Public Schools, and Loup County Public Schools districts, will be crucial in developing strategies to address the specific needs of the Burwell community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 190 I St
       Burwell, NE  68823-0670


(308) 346-4150

District: Burwell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,911 Help


Feeder schools for Burwell Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Burwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  133

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.5%
African American:
0.8%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details Burwell Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 60.7% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Burwell Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.5%), African American (0.8%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burwell Junior-Senior High School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare Burwell Junior-Senior High School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burwell Junior-Senior High School is $25,911.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Burwell Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Junior-Senior High School 92nd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Burwell Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Junior-Senior High School 203rd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Burwell Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Burwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Public Schools 158th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.18 50th 226 77.9%
2007 43.14 160th 227 29.5%
2008 64.96 67th 245 72.7%
2009 41.48 184th 243 24.3%
2010 46.25 169th 254 33.5%
2011 75.95 36th 246 85.4%
2012 73.17 44th 255 82.7%
2013 59.14 95th 248 61.7%
2014 64.64 75th 252 70.2%
2015 66.00 77th 256 69.9%
2016 45.11 155th 255 39.2%
2017 58.02 93rd 236 60.6%
2018 42.37 135th 225 40.0%
2019 37.42 166th 247 32.8%
2021 46.05 124th 223 44.4%
2022 33.69 186th 249 25.3%
2023 61.58 94th 238 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.49 10th 123 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.51 89th 147 39.5%
2019 36.95 108th 156 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.02 63rd 153 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.69 154th 203 24.1%
2019 29.32 173rd 222 22.1%
2021 39.40 133rd 204 34.8%
2022 25.00 193rd 234 17.5%
2023 52.13 106th 217 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.93 64th 249 74.3%
2007 52.89 130th 247 47.4%
2008 69.56 58th 252 77.0%
2009 58.58 113th 251 55.0%
2010 71.55 43rd 249 82.7%
2011 53.08 127th 252 49.6%
2012 48.42 144th 245 41.2%
2013 53.55 113th 247 54.3%
2014 68.31 82nd 247 66.8%
2015 55.52 108th 242 55.4%
2016 43.26 152nd 246 38.2%
2017 56.22 99th 219 54.8%
2018 90.85 9th 219 95.9%
2019 51.01 106th 217 51.2%
2021 44.83 115th 209 45.0%
2022 56.44 84th 202 58.4%
2023 8.22 203rd 215 5.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.81 2nd 79 97.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.13 7th 144 95.1%
2019 72.79 35th 142 75.4%
2022 61.07 48th 132 63.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.56 15th 138 89.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.94 20th 205 90.2%
2019 43.07 119th 207 42.5%
2021 40.30 120th 200 40.0%
2022 51.56 94th 196 52.0%
2023 4.74 203rd 206 1.5%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1989 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1990 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1991 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 195 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 201 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 210 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 210 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 201 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1998 195 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 195 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 198
2000 183 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 174 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2002 187 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 187 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 175 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 173 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 172 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2007 162 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 171 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2009 168 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 173 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2011 177 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 181
2012 173 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 175
2013 149 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 154
2014 150 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 155
2015 152 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 156
2016 153 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 159
2017 151 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 161
2018 152 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 159
2019 148 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 152
2020 139 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 143
2021 141 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 146
2022 137 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 142
2023 131 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 133

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 Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 17.3 12.9 34.4
1989 218 17.9 12.1 31.7
1990 209 18.6 11.2 31.1
1991 200 18.1 11.0 30
1992 197 16.7 11.7 33.5
1993 196 16.8 11.7 29.6
1994 202 17.7 11.4 36.1
1995 212 18.1 11.7 20.8
1996 212 18.1 11.7 20.8
1997 202 17.9 11.3 21.8
1998 200 19.3 10.4 25.5
1999 198 18.7 10.6 38.6
2000 187 18.3 10.2 43.9
2001 181 18.8 9.6 39.8
2002 191 18.2 10.5 46.1
2003 191 18.2 10.5 46.1
2004 177 18.2 9.7 51.4
2005 175 18.2 9.6 42.9
2006 175 18.2 9.6 38.3
2007 164 18.2 9.0 35.4
2008 177 19.3 9.2 31.6
2009 174 18.8 9.3 35.1
2010 180 19.7 9.1 33.3
2011 181 19.0 9.5 33.7
2012 175 18.9 9.2 30.3
2013 154 18.6 8.2 29.9
2014 155 18.2 8.4 30.3
2015 156 17.0 9.1 32.1
2016 159 18.0 8.8 33.3
2017 161 18.4 8.7 42.2
2018 159 18.2 8.7 42.1
2019 152 17.9 8.4 39.5
2020 143 17.8 8.0 44.1
2021 146 16.8 8.6 34.9
2022 142 16.8 8.4 38.7
2023 133 15.8 8.3 42.9

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 Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 17.3 12.9 34.4
1989 218 17.9 12.1 31.7
1990 209 18.6 11.2 31.1
1991 200 18.1 11.0 30
1992 197 16.7 11.7 33.5
1993 196 16.8 11.7 29.6
1994 202 17.7 11.4 36.1
1995 212 18.1 11.7 20.8
1996 212 18.1 11.7 20.8
1997 202 17.9 11.3 21.8
1998 200 19.3 10.4 25.5
1999 198 18.7 10.6 38.6
2000 187 18.3 10.2 43.9
2001 181 18.8 9.6 39.8
2002 191 18.2 10.5 46.1
2003 191 18.2 10.5 46.1
2004 177 18.2 9.7 51.4
2005 175 18.2 9.6 42.9
2006 175 18.2 9.6 38.3
2007 164 18.2 9.0 35.4
2008 177 19.3 9.2 31.6
2009 174 18.8 9.3 35.1
2010 180 19.7 9.1 33.3
2011 181 19.0 9.5 33.7
2012 175 18.9 9.2 30.3
2013 154 18.6 8.2 29.9
2014 155 18.2 8.4 30.3
2015 156 17.0 9.1 32.1
2016 159 18.0 8.8 33.3
2017 161 18.4 8.7 42.2
2018 159 18.2 8.7 42.1
2019 152 17.9 8.4 39.5
2020 143 17.8 8.0 44.1
2021 146 16.8 8.6 34.9
2022 142 16.8 8.4 38.7
2023 133 15.8 8.3 42.9

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 Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $225 (1.1%) $18,214 (87.8%) $20,754
2020 $657 (2.9%) $19,245 (86.4%) $22,285
2021 $965 (4.4%) $18,483 (84.5%) $21,869
2022 $541 (2.2%) $20,566 (84.9%) $24,221
2023 $904 (3.5%) $21,673 (83.6%) $25,911

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 238 Middle schools
 27.7%
Ranks 106th of 217 High schoolsRanks 203rd of 215 High schools
 45.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)4157
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)4157
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)3648
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)3648
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)4768
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)4768
 21%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)5382
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)5382
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)6368
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Burwell Public Schools)6368
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)4016
 24%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)4016
 24%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)5016
 34%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)5016
 34%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)204
 16%
   11th Grade Science (Burwell Public Schools)204
 16%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students152133
 12.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White148131
 11.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%42.9%
 3.4%


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Burwell Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burwell Elementary School

Burwell Junior-Senior High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Nebraska high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended Burwell Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School are 98% White.


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