Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69151

The schools in zip code 69151 consist of Maxwell High School and Maxwell Elementary School, both part of the Maxwell Public Schools district. These schools serve a predominantly white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and face challenges in academic performance and serving a population with higher socioeconomic needs.

Maxwell High School is underperforming compared to the state average, ranking 167 out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 39.46%. In contrast, Maxwell Elementary School is outperforming the state average in 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts, but still underperforming in Mathematics. The elementary school has an even higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 52.25%.

Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, which are lower than the state average, suggesting a potential focus on smaller class sizes. However, the higher spending per student at the elementary school level compared to the high school level is an interesting finding that could be further explored to understand the resource allocation and priorities of the district. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this zip code face challenges in academic performance and serving a population with higher socioeconomic needs, and further investigation into the district's strategies and interventions could provide valuable insights to address these areas of concern.