Best Schools in 68517, NE
68517, NE has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,339 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 68517 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68517, NE
The top high schools in 68517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. Lincoln Northeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68517, NE
The top middle schools in 68517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
2. Dawes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68517, NE
The top elementary schools in 68517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 339 Students
2. Norwood Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
3. Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68517, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68517, NE has a total population of 531 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68517, 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 68517, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68517, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68517, 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 68517, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68517, NE
How many schools are in 68517, NE?
68517, NE has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,339 students in total.
How do schools in 68517 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 68517 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 68517 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68517?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations