Serving 91 students in grades 5-8, Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)'s student population of 91 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)'s ranking?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is ranked #450 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
91 students attend Boyd County Middle School (Spencer).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) offer ?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) part of?
Boyd County Middle School (Spencer) is part of Boyd County Schools School District.
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