Southwest Public Schools

The Southwest Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Southwest Elementary-Indianola and Southwest Junior/Senior High School. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with consistently high test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics that often exceed the state averages.

Southwest Elementary-Indianola stands out for its impressive test scores, with 71% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 67% proficient or better in 4th-grade Math. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% and spends $20,015 per student, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Southwest Junior/Senior High School excels in its 88.1% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average, and its strong performance in 11th-grade ELA, with 62.5% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 45.48%.

Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, with over 50% of students qualifying, suggesting the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and the allocation of resources to support these students. The higher spending per student at the high school ($33,096) compared to the elementary school ($20,015) may contribute to the school's impressive graduation rate and test score performance. Overall, the Southwest Public Schools district demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and student success.