Summary:
The city of Hampton, Nebraska is home to two schools - Hampton Elementary School and Hampton High School, both part of the Hampton Public School district. While the elementary school has consistently high statewide rankings and strong performance in English Language Arts, the high school has seen significant improvement in its ranking, moving from the bottom 15% to the top 40% of Nebraska high schools before dropping back to the middle of the pack.
The data reveals some key differences between the two schools. Hampton Elementary School has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 25.45%, suggesting a more affluent student population, while the high school has a higher rate of 30.86%, indicating a more economically diverse student body. Additionally, the high school excels in 11th grade ACT English Language Arts assessments, with 50% of students proficient or better, well above the state average. However, the high school struggles in Math and Science, with proficiency rates lagging the state averages.
Interestingly, the high school has significantly higher spending per student at $27,005, compared to the elementary school's $20,050. This disparity in resource allocation may have implications for the types of support and programs available to students at each level. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in Hampton, Nebraska, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement in both the elementary and high school.
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