J Sterling Morton Elementary School
Tel:
(402)715-1290
- J Sterling Morton Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- J Sterling Morton Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 296 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- J Sterling Morton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Sterling Morton Elementary School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall School Rank | #179 out of 918 schools (Top 20%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
Black | 3% | 7% |
White | 83% | 66% |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.29 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Millard Public s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Sterling Morton Elementary School is Millard North High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kiewit Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harvey Oaks Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Harvey Oaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
0.6 miles
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402)715-1386 0.6 PK-5 346 - Omaha Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
1.0 miles
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402)715-1390 1.0 PK-5 299 - Omaha Kiewit Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 973 students
1.1 miles
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402)715-1470 1.1 6-8 973 - Omaha Millard North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2522 students
1.3 miles
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402)715-1365 1.3 9-12 2522 - Omaha Aldrich Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
1.7 miles
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402)715-2020 1.7 PK-5 452
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