Summary:
The 68106 zip code of Omaha, Nebraska is home to two elementary schools: Washington Elementary School and Beals Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and are part of the Omaha Public Schools district.
Based on the available data, neither Washington Elementary nor Beals Elementary can be considered standout schools. Both institutions are performing below the state average on key metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. Washington Elementary generally outperforms Beals Elementary on state assessment tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels. However, both schools lag behind the state and district averages in proficiency, particularly in Mathematics.
The data also reveals that both Washington Elementary and Beals Elementary have high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly higher than the state average. In terms of school rankings and ratings, Washington Elementary has a higher statewide ranking than Beals Elementary, but both schools are ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools. Washington Elementary is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Beals Elementary is rated 0 out of 5 stars. The higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary do not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes compared to Beals Elementary, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the factors contributing to the schools' performance.
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