Summary:
The 69025 zip code area is home to two schools - Medicine Valley Elementary and Medicine Valley Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Medicine Valley Public Schools district. While the high school has a strong performance history, ranking 24th out of 217 Nebraska high schools, the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 124th out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 272nd out of 459 in 2022-2023.
Both schools have lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with the elementary school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 47% compared to the state average of 63%. Additionally, both schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.7% for the elementary school and 55.43% for the high school, indicating a need to address the socioeconomic factors impacting the local community.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school, with the high school spending $33,695 per student compared to the elementary school's $17,816, is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation. Furthermore, the racial demographics of the two schools differ, with the high school having a more diverse student population compared to the elementary school, which is predominantly White. Understanding the factors contributing to this difference could provide valuable insights into the local education system.
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