Best Schools in 68961, NE
68961, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,033 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 68961 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68961, NE
The top high schools in 68961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
2. Superior Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
3. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
4. Lawrence/nelson High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68961, NE
The top middle schools in 68961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Superior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
3. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68961, NE
The top elementary schools in 68961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deshler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
2. Superior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
3. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students
4. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
5. Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68961, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68961, NE has a total population of 715 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68961, 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 68961, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68961, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68961, 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 68961, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68961, NE
How many schools are in 68961, NE?
68961, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,033 students in total.
How do schools in 68961 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 68961 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 68961 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68961?
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: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations