LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Lexington Public Schools is a town-based district in Dawson County, Nebraska, serving 3,242 students across 8 schools. The district operates with notably lower per-pupil spending of $14,028 compared to the state average of $19,522, a difference of approximately 28 percent.

The student population reflects significant economic and linguistic diversity. Approximately 72 percent of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 36.5 percent are English learners. Hispanic students comprise 77.6 percent of enrollment, with White students at 11.8 percent, Black students at 9.0 percent, and Asian students at 0.4 percent. The district serves 11.5 percent students with disabilities and reports chronic absenteeism at 10.5 percent.

Academic proficiency metrics show substantial gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 42.4 percent against the state average of 63.2 percent, while reading proficiency is 38.6 percent compared to the state average of 58.7 percent. Both areas fall approximately 20-25 percentage points below state performance levels.

The graduation rate of 96.1 percent exceeds the state average of 92.9 percent by 3.2 percentage points, representing a notable strength relative to the proficiency metrics. This suggests students complete their secondary education at higher rates than the state typical, despite lower standardized academic proficiency measures.