Summary:
The 68788 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the West Point Public Schools district, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school in this area is West Point Elementary School, which has consistently high performance, ranking in the top 10% of Nebraska elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Point Elementary School boasts exceptional test scores, with 88% of 3rd graders and 72% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 95% of 3rd graders and 71% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, which likely contributes to the strong academic performance. In contrast, West Point-Beemer High School lags behind, with 11th grade English, Math, and Science proficiency rates below the state averages.
The schools in the 68788 zip code area serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation (35-39% across the 3 schools). Additionally, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 51.82% at the high school to 60.96% at the middle school, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district may want to prioritize addressing the needs of these student populations to ensure equitable opportunities for all learners.
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