Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68779


Summary:

The 68779 zip code area is home to two schools, Stanton Elementary School and Stanton High School, both part of the Stanton Community Schools district. While Stanton Elementary School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 40% of Nebraska elementary schools, Stanton High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 20% of Nebraska high schools.

Stanton Elementary School consistently outperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 63% statewide, and 88% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 65% statewide. In contrast, Stanton High School's test scores are well below the state averages, with only 18.75% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 33.35% statewide, and 21.88% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 26.23% statewide.

The racial makeup of both schools is predominantly white, with relatively small percentages of minority students. Both schools also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families. While the spending per student is significantly higher at Stanton High School ($27,150) compared to Stanton Elementary School ($17,525), the high school's performance is much lower, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors contributing to the high school's poor performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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