Best Schools in 68521, NE
68521, NE has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 13,221 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 68521 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68521, NE
The top high schools in 68521, 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. North Star High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
3. Lincoln Northeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68521, NE
The top middle schools in 68521, 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. Schoo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
3. Dawes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
4. Goodrich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
5. Culler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68521, NE
The top elementary schools in 68521, 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. Fredstrom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
3. Kooser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 889 Students
4. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 814 Students
5. Campbell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
6. Clinton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
7. Norwood Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
8. West Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
9. North American Martyrs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North American Martyrs School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 512 Students
10. 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 68521, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68521, NE has a total population of 36,606 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68521, 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 68521, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68521, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68521, 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 68521, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68521, NE
How many schools are in 68521, NE?
68521, NE has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,221 students in total.
How do schools in 68521 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 68521 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 68521 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68521?
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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