Summary:
The city of Hershey, Nebraska is home to two schools - Hershey Elementary School and Hershey High School, both part of the Hershey Public Schools district. While Hershey Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 27% of Nebraska elementary schools, Hershey High School's performance has been more variable, fluctuating between the 42nd and 60th percentile of Nebraska high schools.
Hershey Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, with impressive test scores that exceed state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, 73% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, 57% of 5th graders, and 71% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, while in Mathematics, 63% of 3rd graders, 76% of 4th graders, 80% of 5th graders, and 87% of 6th graders scored proficient or better. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 78% is also higher than the state average of 76%.
In contrast, Hershey High School's performance has been more variable, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 42nd and 60th percentile of Nebraska high schools over the past three years. While the high school has maintained a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, further analysis of its trends and strategies to address any weaknesses could be beneficial. Additionally, both schools have a predominantly white student population, which may warrant investigation into the diversity and inclusiveness of the school community, and the higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Hershey Elementary School compared to the high school could suggest different socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations.
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