Summary:
The 68005 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Logan Fontenelle Middle School and Bellevue Mission Middle School. Both schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face similar challenges in supporting their economically disadvantaged student populations.
Based on the available data, Logan Fontenelle Middle School appears to be the stronger performer academically. In the 2024-2025 school year, Logan Fontenelle had higher proficiency rates than Bellevue Mission across all subject areas tested, and it also ranks higher among Nebraska middle schools, placing 61st out of 123 schools compared to Bellevue Mission's 91st ranking. Logan Fontenelle has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Bellevue Mission is rated 1 star.
Both schools serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with around 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the schools may face similar challenges in supporting their student populations. Additionally, both schools had a 19.3% chronic absenteeism rate in 2024-2025, which is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes. While the data indicates Logan Fontenelle Middle School is the stronger performer, the Bellevue Public Schools district as a whole is ranked 98th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating, which may be influencing the individual school results.
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