Summary:
The city of Genoa, Nebraska is home to two schools, Twin River Elementary-Genoa and Twin River Senior High School, which are part of the Twin River Public Schools district. While both schools serve the Genoa community, the data analysis reveals that Twin River Senior High School is the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking and better academic outcomes compared to its elementary counterpart.
Twin River Senior High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the 2-star rating of Twin River Elementary-Genoa. The high school also exceeds the state average in several key test score metrics, including ACT English Language Arts, ACT Mathematics, ACT Science, and NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 7 and 8. In contrast, Twin River Elementary-Genoa generally performs below the state average in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics, with the exception of grade 6 in both subjects.
Despite Twin River Elementary-Genoa spending more per student ($26,734) compared to Twin River Senior High School ($22,874), the high school's academic performance is significantly better. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and curriculum, may play a crucial role in a school's success. Additionally, the two schools have slightly different racial compositions, with Twin River Senior High School being more diverse, which could potentially impact the schools' academic and social environments.
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