Best Schools in 68506, NE
68506, NE has 25 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,769 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 68506 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68506, NE
The top high schools in 68506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
2. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
3. Lincoln Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
4. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68506, NE
The top middle schools in 68506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
2. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
3. Pound Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
4. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
5. Lefler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68506, NE
The top elementary schools in 68506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Maxey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
3. Pyrtle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
4. Rousseau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
5. Morley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
7. Randolph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
8. Zeman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
9. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
10. Holmes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68506, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68506, NE has a total population of 28,216 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68506, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 68506, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68506, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68506, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 68506, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68506, NE
How many schools are in 68506, NE?
68506, NE has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,769 students in total.
How do schools in 68506 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 68506 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 68506 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68506?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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