Summary:
The 68524 zip code area is home to two schools - Arnold Elementary School and Northwest High School. Both schools are underperforming academically, ranking in the bottom 25% and 10% of Nebraska schools, respectively, and struggling with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Arnold Elementary School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Lincoln Public Schools district and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% and a high percentage of students (66.04%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Northwest High School has a 0-star rating and very low proficiency rates in core academic subjects, with only 24.86% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 21.47% in Mathematics, and 29.38% in Science. The high school also has a 21.1% chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students (51.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that the schools in this zip code area are struggling to provide a quality education to their students, with both schools performing well below state and district averages on key metrics. Addressing the underlying issues, such as attendance, resource allocation, and support for economically disadvantaged students, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes in this community.
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