Elkhorn Middle School
Elkhorn Middle School serves 468 students in grades 6-8.
Elkhorn Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elkhorn Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elkhorn Middle School's student population of 468 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elkhorn Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elkhorn Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #59 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elkhorn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elkhorn Middle School is Elkhorn High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elkhorn Valley View Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westridge Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elkhorn Westridge Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 51 students
0.1 miles
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559 0.1 PK 51 - Elkhorn Westridge Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 338 students10
0.1 miles
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559 0.1 PK-5 338 - Elkhorn Elkhorn B-3 Early Education Center Grades: PK | 108 students
0.2 miles
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790 0.2 PK 108 - Elkhorn Hillrise Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 371 students10
0.7 miles
20110 Hopper St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2602 0.7 PK-5 371 - Elkhorn Elkhorn High School Math: 82% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,166 student10
1.1 miles
1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-4239 1.1 9-12 1,166
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