Maywood Public Schools

The Maywood Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Maywood Elementary School and Maywood High School. While the high school stands out for its strong performance on the ACT/Science test, the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address performance gaps across grade levels.

Maywood High School's impressive 50% proficiency rate on the ACT/Science test, compared to the state average of 25.25%, is a notable strength. However, the elementary school's varying proficiency rates across grade levels in the NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics assessments suggest a potential need for curriculum adjustments or targeted interventions to support student learning, particularly in 5th-grade ELA and Math. The elementary school's drop in statewide ranking from 235 out of 457 Nebraska schools to 324 out of 459 further highlights the need for improvement.

Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, with Maywood High School spending significantly more per student ($28,742) compared to Maywood Elementary School ($20,647). This disparity in spending may warrant further analysis to ensure resources are being effectively utilized to support student outcomes. Additionally, the higher percentage of Hispanic students at the elementary school compared to the high school suggests a potential need to examine factors contributing to this demographic shift and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities across the district.