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#519 of 967 schools in NE

Holling Heights Elem School

Elementary School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE

A Millard Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6565 S 136TH ST, Omaha, NE 68137

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$11,579
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Holling Heights Elem School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holling Heights Elem School 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 8Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), 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

$82,256

Median home value

$232,800

Median rent

$1,337/mo

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68137; 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
Norman Rockwell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.5 mi326Compare →
Sandoz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.1 mi338Compare →
Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.2 mi386Compare →
Neihardt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.3 mi498Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Millard Public Schools

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#21 of 34
District spending per student
$11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holling Heights Elem School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holling Heights Elem School

Holling Heights Elem School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holling Heights Elem School

What grades does Holling Heights Elem School serve?

Holling Heights Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holling Heights Elem School?

Holling Heights Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holling Heights Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holling Heights Elem School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holling Heights Elem School rank in NE?

Holling Heights Elem School ranks #519 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Holling Heights Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holling Heights Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Holling Heights Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holling Heights Elem School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Holling Heights Elem School a charter school?

No, Holling Heights Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holling Heights Elem School a Title I school?

No, Holling Heights Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holling Heights Elem School?

60.1% of students at Holling Heights Elem School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 68137)
24,294
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 68137; 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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