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#745 of 967 schools in NE

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Papillion, NE

A Papillion La Vista Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1307 ROGERS DR, Papillion, NE 68046

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,422
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hickory Hill Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 4Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Papillion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$113,708

Median home value

$331,800

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Esu 3 Papillion Lavista Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.6 mi8Compare →
Papillion La Vista Early Childhood Center (plecc)Enrollment path unverified3.8PK0.6 mi83Compare →
G Stanley Hall Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.7 mi417Compare →
La Vista West Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–60.9 mi306Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#19 of 22
District spending per student
$12,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hickory Hill Elementary Sch

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Papillion, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hickory Hill Elementary Sch

What grades does Hickory Hill Elementary Sch serve?

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hickory Hill Elementary Sch rank in NE?

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch ranks #745 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hickory Hill Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hickory Hill Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hickory Hill Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?

23.6% of students at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 68046)
34,110
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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