Summary:
The 68137 zip code area of Omaha, Nebraska is home to two middle schools, Harry Andersen Middle School and Millard Central Middle School, both part of the Millard Public Schools district. Based on the available data, Harry Andersen Middle School appears to be the stronger performing school, consistently outpacing Millard Central across various academic measures.
Harry Andersen Middle School has higher test scores in subjects like math and science, with 65.82% of 6th graders proficient or better in math compared to 46.64% at Millard Central. It also has a higher statewide ranking, placing 71st out of 123 Nebraska middle schools, while Millard Central is ranked 93rd. Additionally, Harry Andersen maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Millard Central is only a 1-star school.
Despite Millard Central Middle School spending more per student at $16,067 compared to $12,810 at Harry Andersen, the higher spending does not translate to better academic outcomes. Both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates of 19.3%, which is an area of concern. Millard Central also serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 49.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 37.44% at Harry Andersen.
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