Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Tel:
(402)334-9302
- Elkhorn Ridge Middle School serves 508 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Elkhorn Ridge Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School places 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 1%)
- 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 23% 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 Comparison
- Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 School Rank | #14 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Spring Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
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 Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
1.1 miles
18480 California St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402)289-2773 1.1 PK-5 423 - Omaha Aldrich Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.5 miles
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402)715-2020 1.5 PK-5 471 - Elkhorn Fire Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
1.6 miles
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402)289-0735 1.6 PK-5 496
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