Summary:
The 68507 zip code area in Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with Mickle Middle School and Kahoa Elementary School standing out as the top performers, while Pershing Elementary and Norwood Park Elementary lag behind.
Mickle Middle School and Kahoa Elementary School rank in the top 50% and 30% of Nebraska schools, respectively, and earn strong ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have test scores that exceed the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska state averages across multiple subjects. In contrast, Pershing Elementary and Norwood Park Elementary have lower rankings and significantly lower test scores compared to their peers in the area.
The disparities in academic performance within the 68507 zip code appear to be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Pershing Elementary and Norwood Park Elementary, also have the lowest test scores. Additionally, spending per student does not seem to be a reliable indicator of school quality, as the school with the highest spending, Norwood Park Elementary, is the lowest performer in the data set.
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