Summary:
The 68157 zip code area in Omaha, Nebraska is home to two schools - Bryan High School and Pawnee Elementary School, both part of the Omaha Public Schools district. While Pawnee Elementary appears to be the stronger performing school, the data highlights significant challenges facing the schools in this area.
Pawnee Elementary School outperforms Bryan High School on several key metrics. Pawnee has a higher statewide ranking, with 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, while Bryan High is ranked very low at 0 out of 5 stars. Pawnee also has stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Bryan High School struggles significantly, with low proficiency rates in core subjects that are well below district and state levels.
Despite the stark contrast in performance, the schools have similar spending levels, with Bryan High at $18,679 and Pawnee Elementary at $18,508 per student. This suggests that factors beyond funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, likely play a significant role in student outcomes. Additionally, both schools face high chronic absenteeism rates around 19%, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement, particularly at the high school level. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic performance in this zip code area.
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