Summary:
The city of Nebraska City, Nebraska is home to 4 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all of which appear to be underperforming compared to state averages. Based on the data provided, there are no clear standout schools in the district, as all schools exhibit low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Across the district, students at Nebraska City High School, Nebraska City Northside Elementary, Nebraska City Middle School, and Hayward Elementary School all perform significantly below the state average on standardized tests, with the high school ranking 201 out of 215 Nebraska high schools and the middle school ranking 216 out of 238 middle schools. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.9% at the high school to 60.66% at the elementary school, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges within the district.
The data also reveals funding disparities, with the high school receiving the highest per-student spending at $16,121 and the middle school receiving the lowest at $13,345. This uneven allocation of resources may be contributing to the district's overall underperformance. To improve student outcomes and ensure a more equitable education system, the Nebraska City Public Schools district will need to address the low academic performance, socioeconomic disparities, and funding inequities across its schools.
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