Is Burwell Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Burwell Junior-Senior High School ranks 34 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burwell Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 124 students attended Burwell Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Burwell Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Burwell Junior-Senior High School are 99% White.

What schools feed into Burwell Junior-Senior High School?

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

Burwell Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Burwell Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Burwell, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Burwell Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burwell Junior-Senior High School has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 11th-grade students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.68% of Burwell's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 96.1% in recent years, which are above the state average. Additionally, Burwell Junior-Senior High School has demonstrated strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking highly compared to other Nebraska high schools.

While Burwell Junior-Senior High School has many strengths, the school's ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 9th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to 203rd out of 215 in 2022-2023. This volatility in ranking suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, Burwell Junior-Senior High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.4% to 21.5% in recent years, which is a concern and may impact the school's overall performance. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Ord Junior-Senior High School and Sargent High School, Burwell Junior-Senior High School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823-0670

(308) 346-4150

District: Burwell Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,911

Feeder schools for Burwell Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Burwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.2%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burwell Junior-Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Burwell Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 79.8% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.28. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.2%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burwell Junior-Senior High School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Burwell Junior-Senior High School employs 14.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 34^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Burwell Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Burwell Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burwell Public Schools 39^th of 182 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
2006	72.18	50^th	226	77.9%
2007	43.14	160^th	227	29.5%
2008	64.96	67^th	245	72.7%
2009	41.48	184^th	243	24.3%
2010	46.25	169^th	254	33.5%
2011	75.95	36^th	246	85.4%
2012	73.17	44^th	255	82.7%
2013	59.14	95^th	248	61.7%
2014	64.64	75^th	252	70.2%
2015	66.00	77^th	256	69.9%
2016	45.11	155^th	255	39.2%
2017	58.02	93^rd	236	60.6%
2018	42.37	135^th	225	40.0%
2019	37.42	166^th	247	32.8%
2021	46.05	124^th	223	44.4%
2022	33.69	186^th	249	25.3%
2023	61.58	94^th	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	10^th	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	89^th	147	39.5%
2019	36.95	108^th	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	63^rd	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
2018	32.69	154^th	203	24.1%
2019	29.32	173^rd	222	22.1%
2021	39.40	133^rd	204	34.8%
2022	25.00	193^rd	234	17.5%
2023	52.13	106^th	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
2006	68.93	64^th	249	74.3%
2007	52.89	130^th	247	47.4%
2008	69.56	58^th	252	77.0%
2009	58.58	113^th	251	55.0%
2010	71.55	43^rd	249	82.7%
2011	53.08	127^th	252	49.6%
2012	48.42	144^th	245	41.2%
2013	53.55	113^th	247	54.3%
2014	68.31	82^nd	247	66.8%
2015	55.52	108^th	242	55.4%
2016	43.26	152^nd	246	38.2%
2017	56.22	99^th	219	54.8%
2018	90.85	9^th	219	95.9%
2019	51.01	106^th	217	51.2%
2021	44.83	115^th	209	45.0%
2022	56.44	84^th	202	58.4%
2023	8.22	203^rd	215	5.6%
2024	77.28	34^th	168	79.8%

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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	2^nd	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
2018	94.13	7^th	144	95.1%
2019	72.79	35^th	142	75.4%
2022	61.07	48^th	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	15^th	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
2018	84.94	20^th	205	90.2%
2019	43.07	119^th	207	42.5%
2021	40.30	120^th	200	40.0%
2022	51.56	94^th	196	52.0%
2023	4.74	203^rd	206	1.5%
2024	73.11	30^th	125	76.0%

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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.

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
2024	123	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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
2024	124	14.1	8.7	39.5

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
2024	124	14.1	8.7	39.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 94^th of 238 Middle schools	27.7%
Ranks 106^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 203^rd 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)	41	57	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	41	57	16%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	36	48	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	36	48	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	47	68	21%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	47	68	21%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	53	82	29%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	53	82	29%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	63	68	5%
8th Grade Science (Burwell Public Schools)	63	68	5%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	40	16	24%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Burwell Public Schools)	40	16	24%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	50	16	34%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burwell Public Schools)	50	16	34%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Burwell Junior-Senior High School)	20	4	16%
11th Grade Science (Burwell Public Schools)	20	4	16%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	133	12.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	148	131	11.5%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	42.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Burwell Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burwell Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	190 I St	Burwell	68823	Garfield County	Burwell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 346-4150	124	14	8.7	39.5%	123 (99.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.3	34^th of 168 public high schools	79.8%		8.2	203^rd of 215 public high schools	5.6%	169	$25,911	$904	$21,673
Loup County High School	Public	7-12	608 Williams St	Taylor	68879	Loup County	Loup County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 942-6115	36	8	4.4	63.9%	27 (75.0%)	1 (2.8%)	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)								(n/a)	$47,977	$2,055	$41,643
Ord Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	320 N 19th	Ord	68862	Valley County	Ord Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 728-3241	243	26	9.2	41.6%	232 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22.5	136^th of 168 public high schools	19.0%		15.2	191^st of 215 public high schools	11.2%	55	$18,944	$1,553	$13,680
Sargent High School	Public	7-12	400 N 5th St	Sargent	68874	Custer County	Sargent Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 527-4119	83	8	10.5	42.2%	76 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)	$26,591	$1,276	$17,934

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