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Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

Public Grades 3-5

Summary

Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary is a small public school serving grades 3-6 in the rural town of Hildreth, Nebraska, with a student population of just 58 students. While the school is part of the Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools district, its academic performance has struggled in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below the Nebraska state average across multiple grade levels.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary's statewide ranking dropped to 360th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools, placing it in the bottom quarter of the state. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and male students, has also been below average, with the White student population ranking 354th out of 385 Nebraska elementary schools. Despite the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, its spending per student is significantly higher than the state average and the spending levels of nearby schools like Holdrege Elementary and Axtell Elementary.

The decline in Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is a concerning trend, especially when compared to the stronger performance of nearby schools in other districts. The school's high spending per student does not appear to translate into improved outcomes, and its lack of diversity, with over 94% of students identifying as White, may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Students ?

9.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,465

Per pupil spending ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

613 Nelson Street
Hildreth, NE 68947

(308) 938-2415

District: Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

Students who attend Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:

Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2022 → 22nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2022

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg56%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	28.3	360 of 459	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.9	245 of 457	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	29.3	277 of 367	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	17.4	354 of 385	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	37.8	254 of 388	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.8	286 of 391	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.8	346 of 391	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	56.2	105 of 247	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.4	146 of 225	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.5	143 of 255	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	29.8	208 of 256	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	82.6	20 of 252	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	63.5	82 of 248	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.8	126 of 255	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.8	64 of 246	74.0%	★★★★☆
2010	63.3	78 of 254	69.3%	★★★★☆
2009	73.1	16 of 243	93.4%	★★★★★
2008	76.7	5 of 245	98.0%	★★★★★
2007	75.9	36 of 227	84.1%	★★★★☆
2006	45.4	150 of 226	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2019)25th percentile

White (2023)8th percentile-14 vs school

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Schools Near Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	613 Nelson Street	Hildreth	68947	Franklin County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 938-2415	45	5	9.0		42 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)				57.8				$32,465	$1,015	$23,866
Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	115	7	16.6		108 (93.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)								$26,970	$1,521	$20,120
Axtell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 743-2415	200	15	13.4	26.0%	184 (92.0%)	5 (2.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)			67.7	64.8			83.5	$19,405	$976	$15,797
Minden East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	123 N Minden Ave	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 832-2460	239	22	11.0	29.3%	209 (87.4%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)	72.0			72.0	74.0		74.0	$18,706	$1,453	$15,468
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 M St	Franklin	68939	Franklin County	Franklin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 425-6283	155	11	13.7		144 (92.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)			68.2	78.6			80.4	$23,553	$1,513	$18,427
Holdrege Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 Broadway St	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 995-4339	340	29	11.6	40.9%	274 (80.6%)	6 (1.8%)	51 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	20.3	253^rd of 294 public elementary schools	13.9%		43.9	278^th of 428 public elementary schools	35.0%	25	50.0	43.3		46.9	61.4	58.3	60.0	$17,599	$612	$14,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary

What schools do graduates of Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary?

Students at Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary in?

Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools

How many students attend Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 45 students attended Wilcox-Hildreth Upper Elementary.

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