Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Elkhorn Ridge Middle School's student population of 545 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is ranked #24 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Elkhorn Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn Valley View Middle School, Elkhorn Grandview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
545 students attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Ridge Middle School offer ?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elkhorn Ridge Middle School part of?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is part of Elkhorn School District.
In what neighborhood is Elkhorn Ridge Middle School located?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 24 other public schools located in West Omaha.
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