Summary:
The 68628 zip code is home to a single elementary school, High Plains Community Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. With an enrollment of 121 students, the school has a predominantly White student population (90.91%) and a small Hispanic minority (9.09%).
High Plains Community Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate matches the district at 59%, though it falls slightly below the state average of 63%. However, in 5th and 6th grade ELA, the school's proficiency rates of 55% and 58% respectively are above the state averages. In Mathematics, the school's 3rd and 6th grade proficiency rates of 65% and 63% exceed the state averages of 58% and 57%.
The school's high spending per student, at $27,153, suggests a significant investment in educational resources, which may contribute to the relatively strong academic performance. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 could also be a factor. While the school's performance is generally solid, its statewide ranking has dropped from 52nd out of 502 elementary schools in 2009-2010 to 226th out of 459 in 2022-2023, indicating a potential decline in relative performance over time. Further analysis and comparison to similar schools or state-level benchmarks could provide deeper insights and identify areas for improvement.
Thank you for your feedback!