Best Public Schools in Cozad, NE


Summary:

The city of Cozad, Nebraska is home to 4 schools that serve students from early education through high school, including Cozad Elementary School, Cozad High School, Cozad Middle School, and Cozad Early Education Center. While the schools have a predominantly white student population, they also serve a significant Hispanic student population, ranging from 15.89% to 21.92% across the district.

Among the standout schools, Cozad Middle School shines with the highest proficiency rates in NSCAS Mathematics, with 79% of 7th graders and 67% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66% and 61%, respectively. Cozad Elementary School also stands out, with the highest proficiency rates in NSCAS Science among the schools, with 80% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 76%.

However, the Cozad Community Schools district as a whole is ranked 197 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating the district is performing below average compared to other districts in the state. The district also faces challenges with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 43.75% to 55.33%, and declining statewide rankings for some schools, suggesting the need for the district to closely examine its resource allocation and instructional strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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