Is Elkhorn Ridge Middle School a good school?

Yes! Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 200 Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended Elkhorn Ridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School?

Students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School are 79% White, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Elkhorn Ridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Elkhorn South High School

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Elkhorn Public Schools district, which is ranked 3rd out of 182 districts in the state.

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking 1st or 2nd out of over 200 middle schools in Nebraska. The school boasts exceptional academic performance, with over 85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 90% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grade levels. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School also excels in serving all student subgroups, ranking in the top 5 in the state for both female and male students, as well as for white students and special education students. Additionally, the school has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.9% to 21.5%, significantly lower than the state average of around 21-22%.

While Elkhorn Ridge Middle School outperforms the state averages by a wide margin, it also compares favorably to middle schools in the neighboring Millard Public Schools district, another high-performing district in the Omaha area. In contrast, middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools district, such as Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 6-8

17880 Marcy St
Omaha, NE 68118-3556

(402) 334-9302

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,574

Students who attend Elkhorn Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Elkhorn South High School

Feeder schools for Elkhorn Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Spring Ridge Elementary
	West Bay Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 531

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Asian:

8.3%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked middle schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Asian (8.3%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is 13, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Elkhorn Ridge Middle School employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is $12,574. 2 middle schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhorn Ridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Ridge Middle School 1^st of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Elkhorn Ridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Elkhorn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Public Schools 3^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	74.34	42^nd	226	81.4%
2007	81.29	13^th	227	94.3%
2008	72.73	26^th	245	89.4%
2009	73.07	17^th	243	93.0%
2010	83.66	8^th	254	96.9%
2011	92.28	6^th	246	97.6%
2012	93.78	1^st	255	99.6%
2013	95.66	2^nd	248	99.2%
2014	96.45	1^st	252	99.6%
2015	96.74	2^nd	256	99.2%
2016	96.87	2^nd	255	99.2%
2017	95.04	2^nd	236	99.2%
2018	97.57	2^nd	225	99.1%
2019	98.19	2^nd	247	99.2%
2021	94.79	5^th	223	97.8%
2022	97.12	3^rd	249	98.8%
2023	94.29	3^rd	238	98.7%
2024	96.09	1^st	200	99.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	92.68	2^nd	44	95.5%
2019	98.27	2^nd	52	96.2%
2021	89.54	3^rd	40	92.5%
2022	90.26	2^nd	46	95.7%
2023	87.82	4^th	70	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	95.57	3^rd	147	98.0%
2019	96.73	2^nd	156	98.7%
2021	92.86	3^rd	137	97.8%
2022	96.79	2^nd	150	98.7%
2023	93.44	2^nd	146	98.6%
2024	93.82	2^nd	106	98.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	97.89	2^nd	141	98.6%
2019	98.30	1^st	153	99.3%
2021	95.10	3^rd	144	97.9%
2022	95.63	3^rd	160	98.1%
2023	94.06	2^nd	156	98.7%
2024	96.00	1^st	106	99.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	81.68	1^st	12	91.7%
2022	85.17	3^rd	15	80.0%
2023	83.62	5^th	18	72.2%

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Rank History for White students at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	97.24	3^rd	203	98.5%
2019	98.06	2^nd	222	99.1%
2021	92.39	7^th	204	96.6%
2022	95.64	5^th	234	97.9%
2023	93.85	4^th	217	98.2%
2024	96.00	1^st	141	99.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 4, 2019

I really like principle Kevin Riggert. He's really on the ball with sending out emails and keeping us parents up to date with school functions and activities. My sons favorite school so far, and I concur! Really a nicely run school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	398	2	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	416
2005	442	0	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	462
2006	482	2	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	496
2007	493	5	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	514
2008	504	6	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	534
2009	551	8	18	12	0	n/a	n/a	589
2010	612	13	20	13	2	n/a	n/a	660
2011	671	12	23	16	2	0	7	731
2012	302	10	10	9	0	0	5	336
2013	324	10	15	7	0	0	6	362
2014	341	7	13	3	0	0	6	370
2015	380	6	11	9	0	0	6	412
2016	415	5	10	14	0	0	5	449
2017	458	7	18	13	0	2	8	506
2018	447	9	28	13	0	1	10	508
2019	451	9	33	8	1	2	14	518
2020	459	6	45	6	2	1	13	532
2021	460	4	49	11	3	2	19	548
2022	459	4	55	17	1	2	16	554
2023	437	5	48	32	3	2	18	545
2024	422	8	44	33	2	4	18	531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	416	24.3	17.1	1.9
2005	462	28.5	16.2	2.2
2006	496	32.1	15.5	2.2
2007	514	35.2	14.6	1.6
2008	534	36.8	14.5	0.7
2009	589	40.2	14.7	1.4
2010	660	43.6	15.1	3
2011	731	46.8	15.6	3.6
2012	336	24.7	13.5	2.7
2013	362	25.6	14.1	3.9
2014	370	25.1	14.7	3.5
2015	412	27.0	15.2	2.2
2016	449	27.0	16.6	3.1
2017	506	32.8	15.4	3
2018	508	35.4	14.3	3.5
2019	518	35.5	14.5	5.6
2020	532	35.8	14.8	4.9
2021	548	37.1	14.7	5.5
2022	554	38.5	14.3	4.9
2023	545	40.0	13.5	5
2024	531	40.5	13.0	6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	416	24.3	17.1	1.9
2005	462	28.5	16.2	2.2
2006	496	32.1	15.5	2.2
2007	514	35.2	14.6	1.6
2008	534	36.8	14.5	0.7
2009	589	40.2	14.7	1.4
2010	660	43.6	15.1	3
2011	731	46.8	15.6	3.6
2012	336	24.7	13.5	2.7
2013	362	25.6	14.1	3.9
2014	370	25.1	14.7	3.5
2015	412	27.0	15.2	2.2
2016	449	27.0	16.6	3.1
2017	506	32.8	15.4	3
2018	508	35.4	14.3	3.5
2019	518	35.5	14.5	5.6
2020	532	35.8	14.8	4.9
2021	548	37.1	14.7	5.5
2022	554	38.5	14.3	4.9
2023	545	40.0	13.5	5
2024	531	40.5	13.0	6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$86 (0.8%)	$9,589 (88.1%)	$10,882
2020	$83 (0.7%)	$9,732 (87.6%)	$11,107
2021	$152 (1.3%)	$10,015 (87.4%)	$11,456
2022	$128 (1.1%)	$10,334 (88.1%)	$11,733
2023	$131 (1.0%)	$11,002 (87.5%)	$12,574

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 238 Middle schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	86	85	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	78	80	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	88	83	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	85	81	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	79	81	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	76	81	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	84	91	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	79	90	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	80	92	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	84	88	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	86	92	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	90	92	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Elkhorn Ridge Middle School)	92	95	3%
8th Grade Science (Elkhorn Public Schools)	93	90	3%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	545	5.2%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	33	48	45.5%
Hispanic	8	32	300%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	451	437	3.1%
Two or More Races	14	18	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.6%	5%	0.6%

Schools Near Elkhorn Ridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	531	41	13.0	6.0%	422 (79.5%)	8 (1.5%)	33 (6.2%)	44 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%		94.3	3^rd of 238 public middle schools	98.7%	2	$12,574	$131	$11,002
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	958	58	16.5	23.7%	763 (79.6%)	19 (2.0%)	84 (8.8%)	47 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8	$11,496	$319	$10,219
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School	Public	6-8	1313 S 208th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0362	622	44	14.1	5.8%	534 (85.9%)	14 (2.3%)	28 (4.5%)	26 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.7%)	95.8	2^nd of 200 public middle schools	99.0%		94.8	2^nd of 238 public middle schools	99.2%		$11,635	$131	$10,135
Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	5304 S 172nd St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8500	738	47	15.6	18.0%	609 (82.5%)	15 (2.0%)	63 (8.5%)	24 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	90.5	5^th of 200 public middle schools	97.5%		84.7	17^th of 238 public middle schools	92.9%	12	$11,947	$327	$10,629
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School	Public	6-8	17801 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9399	514	40	12.9	17.3%	386 (75.1%)	14 (2.7%)	23 (4.5%)	61 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.4%)	93.9	3^rd of 200 public middle schools	98.5%		94.1	4^th of 238 public middle schools	98.3%	1	$13,273	$131	$11,527
Elkhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 N 207th Plaza	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2428	638	46	14.0	20.5%	515 (80.7%)	9 (1.4%)	48 (7.5%)	35 (5.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	87.8	10^th of 200 public middle schools	95.0%		83.5	23^rd of 238 public middle schools	90.3%	13	$12,519	$131	$10,848
Millard North Middle School	Public	6-8	2828 S 139th Plaza	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1280	811	51	15.8	29.3%	476 (58.7%)	33 (4.1%)	76 (9.4%)	169 (20.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.3%)	72.2	51^st of 200 public middle schools	74.5%		73.5	52^nd of 238 public middle schools	78.2%	1	$12,288	$331	$10,961
Beadle Middle School	Public	6-8	18201 Jefferson St	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6100	1,008	61	16.4	16.5%	856 (84.9%)	15 (1.5%)	65 (6.4%)	33 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (3.6%)	81.8	21^st of 200 public middle schools	89.5%		82.4	24^th of 238 public middle schools	89.9%	3	$11,283	$351	$9,923
Harry Andersen Middle School	Public	6-8	15404 Adams St	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8440	908	58	15.7	37.4%	644 (70.9%)	36 (4.0%)	121 (13.3%)	42 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	57 (6.3%)	63	76^th of 200 public middle schools	62.0%		59.4	101^st of 238 public middle schools	57.6%	25	$12,052	$320	$10,848
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	18330 Purple Martin Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-5787	366	26	14.0	11.7%	273 (74.6%)	22 (6.0%)	23 (6.3%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%		91.2	6^th of 238 public middle schools	97.5%	2	$16,200	$131	$12,910

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