Summary:
The 68783 zip code area is home to two schools - Verdigre Elementary School and Verdigre High School, both part of the Verdigre Public Schools district. Based on the available data, Verdigre Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, while Verdigre High School also appears to be delivering a quality education to its students.
Verdigre Elementary School ranks 127 out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Its test scores significantly outperform the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5, with 3rd graders scoring 82% proficient or better in ELA (vs. 63% statewide) and 94% proficient or better in Math (vs. 58% statewide). The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, indicating strong individual attention for students, and spends $23,354 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average.
While Verdigre High School data is more limited, it also appears to be performing well, with a low student-teacher ratio of 6.7. The high school has a 42.42% free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, yet the schools are still able to achieve strong academic outcomes. The racial demographics of both schools skew heavily towards White and Native American students, with low representation of other minority groups, which may indicate a need to ensure equitable access and support for all students.
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