Summary:
The 68124 zip code area in Westside Community Schools district is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the district as a whole performs at an average level compared to other Nebraska districts, there are significant disparities in academic performance among the schools in this area.
Sunset Hills Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. In contrast, Westgate Elementary School lags behind, ranking in the bottom third of Nebraska elementary schools. The other two schools, Paddock Road Elementary and Westside Middle School, perform at more average levels.
Factors such as socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, appear to play a role in the academic performance of these schools. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, all 4 schools in the 68124 area have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is higher than the state average and may be impacting student learning. While higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios do not necessarily translate to higher academic performance, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as socioeconomic status, may be more influential in driving student outcomes in this area.
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