Summary:
The 69138 zip code area is home to two schools - Dudley Elementary School and Gothenburg Secondary School, both part of the Gothenburg Public Schools district. While the elementary school has lower overall rankings, its 5th-grade science test scores outperform the state average. In contrast, the secondary school has a stronger performance, ranking 103 out of 146 Nebraska high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 19%. Dudley Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 53.29%, compared to 32.61% at Gothenburg Secondary, suggesting potential socioeconomic factors that may impact student outcomes. Interestingly, the per-student spending is slightly higher at Gothenburg Secondary ($19,503) than at Dudley Elementary ($18,848), which could be a contributing factor to the secondary school's better performance.
Overall, the data paints a nuanced picture of the schools in the 69138 zip code area. While Gothenburg Secondary School stands out with its stronger rankings and test scores, the significant performance gap between the elementary and secondary schools, as well as the high chronic absenteeism rates, indicate areas for improvement and further investigation to support student success across the district.
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