Summary:
The city of Ralston, Nebraska is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Seymour Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the Ralston Public Schools district, with consistently better test scores and a higher statewide ranking compared to the other schools.
While Seymour Elementary excels, the Ralston school district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with lower test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger across most schools. This may be influenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which exceed 50% at all Ralston schools, suggesting the district serves a relatively disadvantaged student population.
Despite the varying performance, the Ralston schools maintain consistent spending per student, indicating that funding alone may not be the primary driver of academic outcomes. However, the district-wide high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is a concern that the district should address. Overall, the data highlights the need for Ralston Public Schools to identify and address the factors contributing to the lower academic performance, particularly in comparison to state averages, while also learning from the success of Seymour Elementary.
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