Summary:
The 68920 zip code area is home to two schools, Alma Elementary At Alma and Alma High School, both part of the Alma Public Schools district. While Alma Elementary consistently performs above the state average on NSCAS tests, Alma High School struggles, with only about a quarter of 11th graders scoring proficient or better on the ACT.
Alma Elementary's strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is a positive indicator of the school's effectiveness in supporting student learning. In contrast, Alma High School's low ACT scores, with just 13.79% of 11th graders proficient in English, 27.59% in Mathematics, and 24.14% in Science, suggest the high school is an area of concern for the district. Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the high spending per student and smaller class sizes at both schools, the district appears to be facing challenges in translating these investments into optimal academic outcomes, particularly at the high school level. The Alma Public Schools district should focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the high school's underperformance to improve student achievement and college/career readiness.
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