Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68508

The 68508 zip code area in Nebraska is home to two schools - Park Middle School and McPhee Elementary School, both of which appear to be underperforming compared to their Lincoln Public Schools district and state averages.

Neither school stands out as a high performer, with both Park Middle School and McPhee Elementary School ranking in the bottom half and bottom quarter of Nebraska schools, respectively, according to SchoolDigger. The schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to their district and state, with Park Middle School's 8th-grade proficiency rates around 15-20 percentage points lower and McPhee Elementary School's 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates around 25-30 percentage points lower. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 21% in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Park Middle School has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 67.63%, indicating a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, the data also suggests that resources may not be evenly allocated across the schools in the 68508 zip code area, as McPhee Elementary School spends $20,961 per student compared to Park Middle School's $15,853 per student. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 68508 zip code area are facing significant challenges and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.