Yutan Public Schools

The Yutan Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Yutan Elementary School and Yutan High School. Based on the available data, Yutan Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 28th out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools.

Yutan Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional test scores, which significantly outperform the state averages by as much as 20 percentage points in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, further contributing to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, while Yutan High School also performs well, with a 4-star rating and solid test scores, it does not quite reach the same level of consistent excellence as its elementary counterpart.

Both schools in the Yutan Public Schools district serve a relatively affluent student population, as indicated by their low free/reduced lunch rates. This raises questions about equity and whether the district is providing the same level of support and resources to economically disadvantaged students. Nevertheless, the district's ability to consistently deliver exceptional academic outcomes for its students is commendable and worthy of further exploration to identify best practices that could be shared with other districts.