Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69334

Summary:

The 69334 zip code area is home to two schools - Bayard Elementary School and Bayard Secondary School, both part of the Bayard Public Schools district. While neither school stands out as a clear standout, the data reveals some consistent challenges faced by both institutions.

Academically, both Bayard Elementary and Bayard Secondary perform below the state averages in key areas like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Bayard Elementary is ranked 315 out of 428 Nebraska elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, while Bayard Secondary is ranked 102 out of 215 high schools with a 3-star rating. Attendance is also a concern, with both schools reporting high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1%.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, with over 50% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Bayard Elementary spends $19,617 per student, while Bayard Secondary spends $25,844, but this higher investment does not seem to translate into significantly better outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 69334 zip code area face persistent challenges in improving academic performance and addressing the needs of their student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bayard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 East 8th Street	Bayard	69334	Morrill County	Bayard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 586-1211	177	15	11.4		138 (78.0%)	1 (0.6%)	27 (15.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	34.1	315^th of 428 public elementary schools	26.4%		27	365^th of 459 public elementary schools	20.5%	50	$19,617	$2,331	$15,469
Bayard Secondary School	Public	7-12	726 4th Ave	Bayard	69334	Morrill County	Bayard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 586-1700	158	13	11.9		119 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)	$25,844	$1,973	$19,726

Cities Near Zip Code 69334

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bayard	0.18 mi	2	200^th
Minatare	9.94 mi	5
Bridgeport	13.32 mi	3	67^th
Gering	17.89 mi	7	168^th
Scottsbluff	18 mi	13	177^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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