Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68638

The 68638 zip code area is home to two schools - Fullerton Elementary School and Fullerton High School, both part of the Fullerton Public Schools district. While Fullerton Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Nebraska elementary schools and outperforms the state average on academic metrics, Fullerton High School struggles, ranking in the bottom 10% of Nebraska high schools.

Fullerton Elementary School stands out as the stronger of the two, with students performing significantly above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school maintains a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 29.88% and spends $19,775 per student, higher than the state average. In contrast, Fullerton High School has struggled with low proficiency rates on the ACT exam, particularly in Mathematics and Science, with only 5.27% and 10.52% of 11th graders proficient, respectively.

The racial demographics of both schools are heavily skewed towards a white student population, with less than 5% representation from other racial groups. This lack of diversity may be an area for the Fullerton Public Schools district to examine and address. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Fullerton High School compared to Fullerton Elementary, coupled with the high school's weaker academic performance, suggests the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and spending priorities.