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Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Public Grades 5-8

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.

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,636

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777-0109

(402) 589-1333

District: Boyd County Schools

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)

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 54th percentile in 2021 → 40th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (64% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 54th-percentile peak (2021) to 40th (2024)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg66%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	48.6	119 of 200	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	125 of 238	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.9	119 of 249	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.9	103 of 223	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.9	182 of 247	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	66.1	53 of 146	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.6	53 of 137	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	68.9	20 of 115	82.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	41.5	102 of 160	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	87 of 144	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	45.6	122 of 217	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.0	148 of 234	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	110 of 204	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.7	167 of 222	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)83rd percentile+29 vs school

Female (2023)64th percentile+16 vs school

White (2023)44th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2022)36th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+6 vs state

Mathematics64%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	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	92	8	11.9	53.3%	82 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)	60.6	64.8	57.6	63.7	$18,636	$1,530	$13,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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

Students at Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).

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)

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

Boyd County Schools

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