Best Schools in 68940, NE
68940, NE has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,583 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 68940 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68940, NE
The top high schools in 68940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
4. Holdrege High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
5. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68940, NE
The top middle schools in 68940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Holdrege Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68940, NE
The top elementary schools in 68940, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loomis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loomis Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
2. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
3. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
4. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
5. Holdrege Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holdrege Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68940, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68940, NE has a total population of 494 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68940, 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 68940, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68940, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68940, 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 68940, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68940, NE
How many schools are in 68940, NE?
68940, NE has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,583 students in total.
How do schools in 68940 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 68940 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 68940 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68940?
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: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations