Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(402) 334-9302
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School serves 508 students in grades 6-8.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School's student population of 508 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 508 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Rankings
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 904 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is 0.22, 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 | #14 out of 904 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Ridge Middle School is Elkhorn South High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kiewit Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spring Ridge Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Spring Ridge Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 558 students10
0.4 miles
17830 Shadow Ridge Dr
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 637-0204 0.4 PK-5 558 - Elkhorn West Dodge Station Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 69 students
1.1 miles
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773 1.1 PK 69 - Elkhorn West Dodge Station Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 423 students10
1.1 miles
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2773 1.1 PK-5 423 - Omaha Aldrich Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 471 students10
1.5 miles
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020 1.5 PK-5 471 - Elkhorn Fire Ridge Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 496 students10
1.6 miles
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735 1.6 PK-5 496
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