Summary:
The Bellevue Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to 15 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 128 out of 182 in Nebraska and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, but a few standout schools within the district are performing significantly above the district and state averages.
Bellevue Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nebraska, ranking 33rd out of 428 in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are exceptional, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Fairview Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking 119th out of 428 in Nebraska and earning a 4-star rating, with test scores consistently above the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. Lemay Elementary School also stands out, ranking 157th out of 428 in Nebraska and earning a 3-star rating, with test scores generally above the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district. For example, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranges from 80.77% at Bellevue Elementary to just 38% at Belleaire Elementary. Additionally, the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a link between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is also a concern that may require targeted interventions.
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