Summary:
The 68401 zip code area in Nebraska is home to two schools - Mc Cool Junction Elementary School and McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Mc Cool Junction Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 190 out of 212 in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating, the high school stands out as the stronger performer, with a 4-star rating and ranking 38 out of 202 Nebraska high schools.
The elementary school has 120 students in grades PK-6, with a racial makeup of 95% White, 1.67% African American, and 3.33% Hispanic. Its test scores are below state averages in both ELA and Math, and it has a 2-star rating, ranking 257 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. In contrast, the high school also has 120 students, but serves grades 7-12 and has a slightly more diverse student population, with 93.33% White, 1.67% African American, and 5% Hispanic. The high school's test scores are significantly better than the elementary school, though still below state averages, and it maintains a 4-star rating.
Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating an economically disadvantaged student population in the area. The high school, however, has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the elementary school, which may contribute to its stronger performance. Overall, the data suggests that the McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School is the standout school in the 68401 zip code, despite the district's overall low ranking and rating.
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