Serving 75 students in grades 5-8, West Boyd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Boyd School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend West Boyd Middle School?
75 students attend West Boyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Boyd Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Boyd Middle School?
West Boyd Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Boyd Middle School offer ?
West Boyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Boyd Middle School part of?
West Boyd Middle School is part of West Boyd School District.
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