Millard Public Schools School District
School District · Omaha, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
34
25 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
34
25 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Millard Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Millard Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Upchurch Elementary
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hitchcock Elementary School
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ezra Millard Elementary Sch
Omaha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#131 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,579
$5,785 vs Nebraska median
District size
23,300 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Millard Public Schools ranks #131 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Millard Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 34 schools. Its top-rated schools are Upchurch Elementary (8.8/10), Hitchcock Elementary School (8.7/10), and Ezra Millard Elementary Sch (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Millard Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Millard Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (34 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upchurch Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hitchcock Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ezra Millard Elementary Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Aldrich Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Grace Abbott Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Reeder Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Ackerman Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Willa Cather Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Willowdale Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Rohwer Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 34 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Millard Public Schools
Millard Public Schools is a Omaha, Nebraska school district serving 34 schools. The district educates 23,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $11,579 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Millard Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Upchurch Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Millard Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 75.4% and ELA proficiency of 76.3%.
The district includes 25 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Millard Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Millard Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Millard Public Schools
34 schools Elementary Schools 25
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Omaha
- Total Enrollment
- 23,300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,517
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Millard Public Schools?
Millard Public Schools has 34 schools in total — 25 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Millard Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Millard Public Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Millard Public Schools?
Millard Public Schools spends $11,579 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Millard Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Millard Public Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Millard Public Schools?
Upchurch Elementary is the highest-rated school in Millard Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Millard Public Schools?
Across schools in Millard Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Millard Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Millard Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 34 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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