Best Schools in Sparks, NE
Sparks, NE has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,290 students attend Sparks, NE schools. On average, schools in Sparks score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sparks meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Sparks, NE
Sparks, NE has 3 high schools with 331 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sparks score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sparks exceed expectations.
1. Ainsworth High School
SchoolGrade
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Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Keya Paha County High School
SchoolGrade
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Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 48 Students
3. Valentine High School
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Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
4. Julesburg High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sparks, NE
Sparks, NE has 3 middle schools with 384 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sparks score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sparks exceed expectations.
1. Valentine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 160 Students
2. Ainsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparks, NE
Sparks, NE has 4 elementary schools with 575 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sparks score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sparks don't meet expectations.
1. Valentine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
2. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
3. Spring View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 38 Students
4. Julesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sparks, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sparks, NE has a total population of 198 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sparks, 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 Sparks, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sparks, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sparks, 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 Sparks, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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