North Platte Public Schools

The North Platte Public Schools district in Nebraska comprises 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like McDonald Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary leading the way, while others, such as Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates.

The top-performing schools, like McDonald Elementary and Eisenhower Elementary, have strong test scores, with 70-86% of students proficient or better in core subjects. These schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a correlation between demographics and academic performance. In contrast, the lower-performing schools tend to have higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $12,570 at McDonald Elementary to $196,639 at the small Osgood Elementary. The schools with the best student-teacher ratios, such as Madison Middle and Washington Elementary, also tend to have stronger academic performance, suggesting that smaller class sizes may be a contributing factor to student success.