Best Schools in Sparks, NE
Sparks, NE has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 742 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Sparks greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sparks, NE
The top high schools in Sparks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Valentine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
3. Keya Paha County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 48 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sparks, NE
The top middle schools in Sparks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
2. Cody-kilgore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sparks, NE
The top elementary schools in Sparks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cody-kilgore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 72 Students
2. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
3. Spring View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 38 Students
4. Simeon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 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.
Questions About Schools in Sparks, NE
How many schools are in Sparks, NE?
Sparks, NE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 742 students in total.
How do schools in Sparks perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sparks score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Sparks greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sparks?
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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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations