Best Schools in 68516, NE
68516, NE has 24 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 19,047 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 68516 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68516, NE
The top high schools in 68516, 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. Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
3. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
4. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
5. Lincoln Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68516, NE
The top middle schools in 68516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
2. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
4. Lux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
5. Pound Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
6. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68516, NE
The top elementary schools in 68516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cavett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
3. Wysong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
4. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
5. Maxey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
6. Rousseau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
7. Humann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
8. Zeman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
9. Calvert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
10. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68516, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68516, NE has a total population of 47,394 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68516, 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 68516, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68516, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68516, 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 68516, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68516, NE
How many schools are in 68516, NE?
68516, NE has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 19,047 students in total.
How do schools in 68516 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 68516 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 68516 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68516?
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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