Summary:
The 68048 zip code contains a single middle school, Plattsmouth Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Plattsmouth Community Schools district. Plattsmouth Middle School is ranked 82 out of 123 Nebraska middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years.
Plattsmouth Middle School's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages. ELA proficiency rates are slightly below state averages across all grade levels, while math proficiency rates are above state averages in 5th and 6th grade but below in 7th and 8th grade. However, the school's science proficiency rates are significantly above state averages in both 5th and 8th grade. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 44.5%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Plattsmouth Middle School spends $15,441 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the state average.
Overall, Plattsmouth Middle School appears to be a relatively average-performing school within the state of Nebraska, with strengths in science proficiency but weaknesses in ELA and math, particularly in the upper grade levels. The school's higher chronic absenteeism rate and free/reduced lunch percentage suggest it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could contribute to some of the academic challenges. However, the school's investment of resources per student and low student-teacher ratio could be positive factors in supporting student success.
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