Summary:
The 68343 zip code is home to two schools: Dorchester Elementary School and Dorchester High School, both part of the Dorchester Public School district. While Dorchester Elementary School shows some academic strengths, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates.
Dorchester Elementary School ranks 251 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and performs above the state average in several subjects. However, it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%. Dorchester High School ranks 180 out of 215 Nebraska high schools and significantly outperforms the state average in 11th grade ACT English Language Arts, but underperforms in Mathematics and Science. Like its elementary counterpart, Dorchester High School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%.
Both schools spend more per student than the state average, and they have lower-than-average student-teacher ratios, which could be a strength. However, the schools' performance metrics suggest there is room for improvement in translating these resources into better student outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and targeting interventions to improve academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science at the high school level, could be key focus areas for the district.
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