Summary:
The 68443 zip code in Nebraska is home to two schools, Sterling Elementary School and Sterling High School, both part of the Sterling Public Schools district. While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Sterling High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 26th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sterling High School outperforms the state average on ACT test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as on NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments for 7th-grade students. In contrast, Sterling Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a lower socioeconomic status in the surrounding community and potentially impact student performance and resource allocation.
The data also reveals a significant improvement in Sterling High School's performance and ranking over the past three years, suggesting that the school has implemented effective changes in leadership, curriculum, or teaching practices. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Sterling High School compared to Sterling Elementary School may indicate a difference in resource allocation or prioritization between the two schools.
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