Best High Schools in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

High schools
2
Students
2,393
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Downtown Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lincoln High School

D-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students

2. University Of Nebraska High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

University Of Nebraska High School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 197 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Middle schools
2
Students
1,447
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Downtown Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lefler Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

2. Park Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,036
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Downtown Lincoln, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mcphee Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

2. Elliott Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

3. Everett Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE has a total population of 5,760 with 51% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

4,885

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

102.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

7.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

94.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

How many schools are in Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE?

Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,885 students in total.

How do schools in Downtown Lincoln perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Downtown Lincoln score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Downtown Lincoln meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Lincoln?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

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Malone, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Everett, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Near South, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Salt Creek, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Woods Park, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clinton, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hartley, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
40th and A, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
East Campus, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Country Club, Lincoln, NE

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations