Summary:
The city of Beatrice, Nebraska is home to 3 schools - 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school - that serve students from preschool through 12th grade. While Beatrice High School struggles with a low statewide ranking, low graduation rates, and underperformance on standardized tests, Beatrice Middle School outperforms the state average in several academic areas. The district as a whole faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and significant poverty levels, with all three schools having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Beatrice High School is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 126th out of 146 Nebraska high schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and underperforms the state average in ACT proficiency for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%.
In contrast, Beatrice Middle School is the strongest performer in the district, ranking 83rd out of 123 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 2-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in NSCAS proficiency for 7th and 8th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the middle school also faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. The district's Beatrice Community Preschool has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, indicating potential resource and staffing challenges.
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