Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68507

The 68507 zip code area of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Kahoa Elementary and Mickle Middle standing out as strong performers, while Pershing Elementary and Norwood Park Elementary lag behind district and state averages.

Kahoa Elementary is a top-performing school, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Pershing Elementary and Norwood Park Elementary have test scores well below the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska averages, and are ranked in the bottom 25% of Nebraska elementary schools.

At the secondary level, Mickle Middle stands out with strong test scores, while Lincoln Northeast High School lags behind the district and state on ACT proficiency. The data also reveals a correlation between high poverty rates, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, and lower academic performance, suggesting socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student success within the 68507 zip code area.