Summary:
The 68756 zip code area is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Westward Elementary and Eastward Elementary) and 1 high school (Neligh-Oakdale High School). While the elementary schools perform consistently well, with Eastward Elementary outperforming the state average in key assessments, the high school's performance has declined, with below-average scores on ACT exams.
Eastward Elementary stands out as a strong performer, ranking 222 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and excelling in 4th-grade Mathematics and 5th-grade Science. In contrast, Neligh-Oakdale High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 109 out of 209 in 2020-2021 to 174 out of 215 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star.
The schools in the 68756 zip code area serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients (ranging from 48.62% to 53.92%). Despite the relatively high spending per student (ranging from $18,679 to $23,655), the academic outcomes do not necessarily reflect this investment, suggesting the need for further analysis and improvement strategies to address the challenges faced by these Neligh-Oakdale Schools.
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