Summary:
The 68823 zip code area is home to two schools - Burwell Elementary School and Burwell Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Burwell Public Schools district. While Burwell Elementary School demonstrates strong academic performance in 5th grade, particularly in science, the high school faces challenges with lower ACT proficiency rates compared to state averages.
Burwell Elementary School stands out for its relatively high 5th grade test scores, with 73% proficient or better in ELA and 74% in Math, exceeding the state averages. The school also boasts impressive 5th grade science performance, with 87% proficient or better compared to the state average of 76%. However, the elementary school struggles with lower 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates, falling below the state averages. In contrast, Burwell Junior-Senior High School has significantly lower ACT proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science compared to the state, but performs better on 7th and 8th grade NSCAS ELA and Math tests.
Both schools share characteristics of racial homogeneity, with over 98% of students identifying as white, as well as a significant population of students from lower-income households, as indicated by the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. The higher spending per student at the high school may suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support for the older students, but the school's declining statewide ranking, from 84 out of 202 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to 203 out of 215 in 2022-2023, is a concerning trend.
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