Summary:
The 68114 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to 5 schools that are part of the Westside Community Schools district, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with some standout elementary schools contrasting with more average performance at other campuses.
Westside High School has a solid 88.1% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms state averages on ACT English, Math, and Science proficiency. At the elementary level, Carl A Swanson Elementary and Loveland Elementary are consistently top-ranked schools, earning 5-star ratings and exceptional test scores that are 20-30 percentage points above district and state averages. In contrast, Westbrook Elementary has lower proficiency rates compared to its peers.
One area of concern across all schools is high chronic absenteeism, with rates significantly above state averages. Additionally, while Westside High performs well overall, its state ranking of 88th out of 168 high schools suggests room for improvement compared to other top-performing schools in Nebraska. The data also reveals varying per-student spending levels at the elementary schools, though the factors driving these differences are unclear. Overall, the 68114 zip code schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with some exceptional elementary campuses but also opportunities for the district to address performance gaps and attendance issues.
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