Summary:
The 68521 zip code area in Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools, all part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 138 out of 212 in Nebraska with a 2-star rating, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with Fredstrom Elementary standing out as a high-performing 4-star school, and others like Belmont Elementary and Campbell Elementary struggling with test scores and rankings well below the district and state averages.
The data reveals a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates, such as Goodrich Middle and Campbell Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. Conversely, Fredstrom Elementary, with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate in the area, consistently outperforms the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects.
The inclusion of Educare of Lincoln, a pre-K program, in the data set highlights the potential impact of high-quality early childhood education. Investing in programs like Educare could help address achievement gaps before students enter the K-12 system. Overall, the data suggests that while some schools in the 68521 zip code are struggling, there is room for improvement through targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.
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