Cedar Bluffs Public Schools

The Cedar Bluffs Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Cedar Bluffs Elementary School and Cedar Bluffs Secondary School. The elementary school outperforms the state average on several key standardized tests, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the secondary school lags behind the state average on ACT Math and Science proficiency, indicating room for improvement in these subject areas.

Both schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by their similar free and reduced lunch rates of around 44%, which is higher than the state average. Interestingly, the secondary school spends about $1,200 more per student than the elementary school, which could be due to the additional resources and programming required for a high school. The secondary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.2 compared to 13.9 at the elementary school, which may contribute to more individualized attention and support for students.

Overall, the data suggests that Cedar Bluffs Elementary School is performing well, while the secondary school has room for improvement, particularly in Math and Science. The district's higher-than-average free and reduced lunch rates also indicate the need to address the economic challenges faced by the student population.