Summary:
The 68524 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Arnold Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 687 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, it is ranked 264 out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.
Arnold Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is well below the district (Lincoln Public Schools) and state (Nebraska) averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, only 39.58% of students are proficient, compared to 54.66% in the district and 57.45% statewide. Similarly, in 3rd grade Math, just 37.5% of students are proficient, versus 56.14% in the district and 60.26% across the state. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which can further hinder student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's challenges, it serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 67.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic performance, though it is important not to make assumptions about the relationship between student demographics and school outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Arnold Elementary School is an underperforming school that could benefit from additional resources and support to improve student learning and outcomes.
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