Summary:
The 68847 zip code area in Kearney, Nebraska is home to 5 schools, including 4 Meadowlark Elementary, Northeast Elementary, Bryant Elementary, and Emerson Elementary schools, as well as Sunrise Middle School. All of these schools are part of the Kearney Public Schools district.
Meadowlark Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating. Its students demonstrate high proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with over 85% meeting or exceeding standards. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the area have lower rankings and test scores, often falling below district and state averages.
Across the schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, averaging 21.1%. Spending per student varies, from $11,367 at Meadowlark to $15,089 at Bryant Elementary, but this does not appear to be the sole driver of academic success. The data suggests a correlation between higher percentages of students from low-income families and lower academic performance, though further investigation would be needed to fully understand the factors contributing to these disparities.
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