Summary:
The 68144 zip code area in Omaha, Nebraska is home to 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of three different school districts: Millard Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, and Westside Community Schools.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance among the schools in this area. Harvey Oaks Elementary School (Millard Public Schools), Prairie Lane Elementary School (Westside Community Schools), and Willa Cather Elementary School (Millard Public Schools) stand out as high-performing, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, the Beveridge Magnet Middle School (Omaha Public Schools) and other Omaha Public Schools elementary schools, such as Oak Valley Elementary and Catlin Magnet Center, have much lower proficiency rates, often falling well below the state averages.
The data also reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the area, ranging from 19.3% for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the relationship between per-student spending and academic performance is not straightforward, with some of the higher-spending schools, such as Catlin Magnet Center, underperforming compared to their lower-spending counterparts. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school culture, play a crucial role in student success.
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