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Best Schools in Axtell, NE
Axtell, NE has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,960 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Axtell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Axtell, NE
The top high schools in Axtell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
2. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
3. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
4. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Axtell, NE
The top middle schools in Axtell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C L Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Axtell, NE
The top elementary schools in Axtell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
2. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
3. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
4. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Axtell, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Axtell, NE has a total population of 1,321 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Axtell, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Axtell, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Axtell, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Axtell, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Axtell, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Axtell, NE
How many schools are in Axtell, NE?
Axtell, NE has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,960 students in total.
How do schools in Axtell perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Axtell score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Axtell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Axtell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Axtell
2 of 2 schools in Axtell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Axtell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.