Summary:
The 68108 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to three elementary schools: Castelar Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, and Pine Elementary School. While these schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, they are all performing significantly below the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska on key metrics such as standardized test scores.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the three schools in the 68108 zip code area are struggling academically. For example, in 5th grade Mathematics, Castelar Elementary School had a 26% proficiency rate, compared to 39% for Omaha Public Schools and 65% for the state of Nebraska. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and class size, such as curriculum, teacher quality, and school leadership, may be contributing to the low academic performance.
The high percentage of Hispanic students at these schools (over 75% at each school) also indicates a need for targeted support and resources to address the unique educational needs of this student population. Without significant interventions and improvements, the students in the 68108 zip code area may continue to fall behind their peers in the district and across the state, limiting their future opportunities and success.
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