Summary:
The 68982 zip code is home to two schools: Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School and Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School, both part of the Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools district. The junior/senior high school stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking 42nd out of 217 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, the elementary school serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 30.77% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' performance on standardized tests. Seventh and eighth-grade students outperform the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, with 62% and 64% proficiency respectively, compared to the state averages of 54% and 62%. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.9, suggesting a high level of individual attention for students. However, the school's performance in ACT/Science for 11th-grade students is below the state average, with only 14.29% proficient or better compared to the state's 25.25%.
In contrast, the Wilcox-Hildreth Elementary School lacks academic performance data, making it difficult to fully assess and compare the overall educational outcomes between the two schools. The significant difference in student-teacher ratios, with the elementary school having a ratio of 13 compared to the junior/senior high school's 7.9, may indicate a greater emphasis on individualized attention and support at the secondary level. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools, with a predominance of white students, is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation into the diversity and inclusiveness of the school community.
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