Best Public Schools in Zip Code 68633

Summary:

The 68633 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. This school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and the Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools district it belongs to is also highly ranked, placing 32nd out of 182 districts in the state.

Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge boasts impressive academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average on standardized tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.37% of 3rd graders and 67% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 58.98%, respectively. In mathematics, 77.78% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 60.65%. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, suggesting a focus on personalized learning.

While Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge is a high-performing institution, it does face some challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Additionally, 39.29% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources. Overall, the data paints a picture of a school that is delivering strong academic outcomes for its students, but may benefit from addressing attendance and socioeconomic factors to ensure continued success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)		NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Ash Street	Dodge	68633	Dodge County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 693-2207	127	10	12.4	29.9%	108 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	70.4	75.7	84.3	$21,791	$514	$16,545

Cities Near Zip Code 68633

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dodge	0.23 mi	1
Howells	6.45 mi	2
Scribner	11.8 mi	2
West Point	12.5 mi	3	65^th
Clarkson	12.54 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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