Summary:
The 68504 zip code area of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. This analysis examines the performance and key metrics of these schools, highlighting the standout institutions and identifying areas for improvement.
Among the middle schools, Dawes Middle School stands out as the top performer, with 40-50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the highest Science proficiency at 57.86%. At the elementary level, Riley Elementary School is the highest achieving, with 45-55% of students proficient or better in core subjects and a Science proficiency of 78.57%. However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps, with some schools, such as Culler Middle School, having only 23-35% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 57-63% for the Lincoln Public Schools district.
Across the schools, there are concerning trends, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1% and a wide range of per-student spending, from $14,100 at North Star High School to $20,320 at Huntington Elementary School. These factors, combined with the high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.4% to 74.25%, suggest that the schools in this area serve predominantly economically disadvantaged communities, which can contribute to lower academic achievement. Overall, the data paints a picture of a group of lower-performing schools with significant room for improvement.
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