Upchurch Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(402) 715-7150
Upchurch Elementary School serves 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Upchurch Elementary 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (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 81% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Upchurch Elementary 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 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Upchurch Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 521 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Upchurch Elementary 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 diversity score of Upchurch Elementary 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 | #15 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Upchurch Elementary School is Millard West High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry Andersen Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whitetail Creek Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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Gretna, NE 68028
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0.6 miles
16820 Chutney Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
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1.3 miles
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Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6200 1.3 PK-5 527 - Omaha Wheeler Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 598 students10
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6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250 1.7 PK-5 598 - Omaha Neihardt Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 646 students10
1.8 miles
15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 715-8360 1.8 PK-5 646
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