LINCOLN- A majority of Nebraska school districts continue to be classified as “excellent” or “great,” though a greater percentage, about a third, are now classified as “good” or “needs support to improve.” Test scores are again above pre-pandemic levels, higher than in 2022 when proficiency scores in English language arts fell to 47% and math fell to 46% during the 2021-22 school year.

“We need to continue to work together as a state to provide the best possible opportunities for every student to succeed and be prepared for life after school,” Brian Maher, state education commissioner, said at a news conference last week. Maher noted improvements among many student groups but said achievement gaps persist based on race, ethnicity, special education, low-income, and English language learners.

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