Best Public Schools in Zip Code 69022

Summary:

The 69022 zip code area is home to three schools - Cambridge Elementary School, Cambridge High School, and Cambridge Middle School - all part of the Cambridge Public Schools district. While the elementary school struggles with high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, the middle and high schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance and statewide recognition.

Cambridge Middle School ranks 42nd out of 200 Nebraska middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well, with 60-75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Cambridge High School is ranked 6th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and holds a rare 5-star rating, with 50-60% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ACT. The high school also maintains an impressive 88.1% four-year graduation rate.

While the data suggests funding disparities, with Cambridge High School spending the most per student at $27,638, the schools face common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all three campuses. Addressing these attendance issues could potentially lead to improved academic outcomes for students. Overall, the 69022 zip code area offers a mix of academic excellence and areas for improvement, providing valuable insights for parents and educators to consider when evaluating educational options in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 697-3322	132	10	13.2	43.9%	128 (97.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$18,172	$1,242	$13,370
Cambridge High School	Public	9-12	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 697-3322	81	12	6.9	50.6%	79 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.8	97^th of 168 public high schools	42.3%		94.9	6^th of 215 public high schools	97.2%	91	$27,638	$432	$23,334
Cambridge Middle School	Public	5-8	1003 Nelson Street	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 697-3322	74	5	13.8	44.6%	70 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75	42^nd of 200 public middle schools	79.0%		49	133^rd of 238 public middle schools	44.1%	91	$19,674	$432	$14,689

Cities Near Zip Code 69022

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cambridge	0.21 mi	3	87^th
Bartley	7.44 mi	1	53^rd
Indianola	13.69 mi	1	91^st
Arapahoe	14.6 mi	2	175^th
Mc Cook	24.62 mi	6	58^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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