Best Schools in 68520, NE
68520, NE has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,955 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 68520 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68520, NE
The top high schools in 68520, 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
Best Middle Schools in 68520, NE
The top middle schools in 68520, 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. Culler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68520, NE
The top elementary schools in 68520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maxey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
2. Pyrtle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
3. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
4. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
5. Messiah Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Messiah Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68520, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68520, NE has a total population of 2,251 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68520, 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 68520, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68520, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68520, 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 68520, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68520, NE
How many schools are in 68520, NE?
68520, NE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,955 students in total.
How do schools in 68520 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 68520 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 68520 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68520?
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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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations