J Sterling Morton Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 715-1290
J Sterling Morton Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
J Sterling Morton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
J Sterling Morton Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
J Sterling Morton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 J Sterling Morton Elementary School is 0.29, 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 | #243 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 285 students
0.6 miles
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386 0.6 PK-5 285 - Omaha Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
1.0 miles
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390 1.0 PK-5 375 - Omaha Kiewit Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 981 students
1.1 miles
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470 1.1 6-8 981 - Omaha Millard North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,560 students
1.3 miles
1010 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1365 1.3 9-12 2,560 - Omaha Aldrich Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.7 miles
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-2020 1.7 PK-5 471
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