Summary:
The 68106 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Washington Elementary and Beals Elementary) and 1 middle school (Norris Middle School). While Washington Elementary stands out as a relative bright spot, with strong test scores and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the other two schools in the area appear to be struggling, with low performance and 0-star ratings.
Washington Elementary consistently outperforms the Omaha Public Schools district and Nebraska state averages on standardized tests, with 46.51% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.27% of 5th graders proficient or better in science. In contrast, Norris Middle School and Beals Elementary have test scores that are often 10-20 percentage points below the district and state averages, with both schools receiving the lowest possible 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Across all 3 schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 21.1%. Spending per student varies, from $16,684 at Norris Middle School to $19,947 at Washington Elementary, but does not appear to be strongly correlated with school performance. The stark differences in quality and resources within this small geographic area suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be at play in driving these disparities in educational outcomes.
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