Summary:
The 68117 zip code area in Omaha, Nebraska is home to 5 elementary schools, all part of either the Omaha Public Schools or Ralston Public Schools districts. While the schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, two schools stand out - Wilson Focus School and Belle Ryan Elementary School.
Wilson Focus School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with 79.17% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 38.69% for Omaha Public Schools and 58.98% statewide. Belle Ryan Elementary School also performs well, with test scores generally higher than the district and state averages, such as 61.76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 39.76% for Omaha Public Schools and 58.91% statewide.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the 5 schools in the 68117 zip code area. All schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools vary in their student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.5 to 16.1, and spending per student, from $16,483 to $19,533. These disparities in resources and staffing may be contributing to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools.
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