Summary:
The 68114 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to 4 high-performing elementary schools that are part of the Westside Community Schools district. These schools consistently deliver strong academic outcomes, with two standout institutions - Carl A Swanson Elementary School and Loveland Elementary School - ranking among the top 40 elementary schools in the state.
Swanson and Loveland boast exceptional test scores, with 73-88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68-85% proficient or better in Mathematics across grade levels. These high-performing schools achieve these results despite having relatively low spending per student ($14,863 and $14,445, respectively) and student-teacher ratios that are on par with the other schools in the area. In contrast, Westbrook Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School have more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels excelling and others lagging behind.
One area of concern across all 4 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Hillside has a notably higher free/reduced lunch rate of 43.01%, suggesting a higher concentration of students from lower-income families in that school's attendance area. Overall, the data highlights the strong educational outcomes being delivered by the top-performing elementary schools in the 68114 zip code, while also identifying areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring more consistent academic achievement across all grade levels and schools.
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