Summary:
The 68007 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Bennington Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bennington High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 33rd out of 146 Nebraska high schools with a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 60-70% of 11th graders proficient or better in English, Math, and Science on the ACT, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%. Bennington South Middle School is another standout, ranking 6th out of 123 Nebraska middle schools with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, with 74-92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Anchor Pointe Elementary also shines, ranking 23rd out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools with a 5-star rating and outstanding test scores, with 76-91% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.
The schools in the Bennington Public Schools district generally perform well above the state averages on the NSCAS and ACT assessments, with graduation rates around 87.9% for the high schools. However, the chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% across all schools is relatively high and could be an area for improvement. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary, from as low as 7.34% at Stratford Elementary to as high as 22.59% at Heritage Elementary, suggesting a range of socioeconomic backgrounds within the district.
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