Summary:
The 68770 zip code area is home to two high-performing schools, Ponca High School and Ponca Elementary School, both part of the Ponca Public Schools district. These schools consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with Ponca High School standing out as a particularly strong performer, ranking among the top high schools in Nebraska.
Ponca High School boasts exceptional academic achievement, with 67.57% of students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts and ACT/Mathematics, far exceeding the statewide averages of 33.35% and 26.23%, respectively. Ponca Elementary School also shines, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Nebraska and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The elementary school's test scores in NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, with particularly strong performance in 5th and 6th-grade math.
Both schools benefit from significant resource allocation, with high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios. However, the schools' predominantly white student populations may indicate a lack of diversity, which could be an area for the district to address. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at Ponca Elementary School compared to Ponca High School suggests that the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may be an important consideration in understanding the school's performance and resource needs.
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