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Schools in Albion · Boone Central Schools

Albion’s public schools outscore 80% of Nebraska districts

Math proficiency in Albion’s districts is 57%, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Albion, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 11 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 11 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$16.8K
▲ 7% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.3
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
603 students on the public path
In brief

Albion’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,750 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Boone Central Middle School, then Boone Central High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Michael's School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Albion’s grade

A− Test scores

A−: better than 80% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are above the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (465)Better than 78%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 306 test results could put Albion anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Albion’s students in the tested grades sat them (306 in math, 306 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Albion, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Boone Central Elem-AlbionBoone Central SchoolsA
5–8Boone Central Middle SchoolBoone Central SchoolsC−
9–12Boone Central High SchoolBoone Central SchoolsA

Albion’s public schools are run by Boone Central Schools, which also serves Petersburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Boone Central SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 603 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 12.3 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$16,750NE $15,602 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 47.1% · 306 students tested
Math57%
State average 46% · 306 students tested

Albion vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Albion’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AlbionA−Boone Central Schools

Every school in Albion

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Albionby address
Boone Central Elem-Albion
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A
247 students13:1Rate it →
Boone Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C−
146 students12:1Rate it →
Boone Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
210 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Michael's School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
94 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Albion’s schools

Are Albion’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Albion children attend outscore 80% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Albion in?

Boone Central Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 603 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Albion kids go to high school?

Boone Central High School, with 210 students; its own test results earn an A.

How much does Albion spend per student?

$16,750 in Boone Central Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Albion?

Yes: St. Michael's School (Catholic, grades K–8, 94 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.