Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68370

The 68370 zip code area is home to two schools, Thayer Central Elementary and Thayer Central High School, both part of the Thayer Central Community Schools district. The data shows that Thayer Central Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Nebraska elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Thayer Central High School has seen more fluctuations in its performance, dropping to a 2-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year before rebounding to 3 stars in the current year.

Academically, Thayer Central Elementary students significantly outperform the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 66% to 93% across grade levels. Thayer Central High School students also outperform the state averages on ACT English, Math, and Science assessments, as well as on the NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments for 7th and 8th grade. Both schools have relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

The data also reveals that the student populations at both Thayer Central schools are predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups. While this may not directly impact academic outcomes, it could suggest a need to explore ways to foster a more inclusive and representative student population. Additionally, the high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools suggest that the district is investing significant resources into its educational programs, which likely contributes to the strong academic performance observed.