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#541 of 967 schools in NE
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Elementary School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE
A Millard Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1805 S 160TH, Omaha, NE 68130
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Sterling Morton Elem School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Sterling Morton 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$134,421
Median home value
$384,700
Median rent
$1,532/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| St Wenceslaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Lifegate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #23 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
J Sterling Morton Elem School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Sterling Morton Elem School
J Sterling Morton Elem School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Sterling Morton Elem School
What grades does J Sterling Morton Elem School serve?
J Sterling Morton Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Elem School?
J Sterling Morton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Elem School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Sterling Morton Elem School rank in NE?
J Sterling Morton Elem School ranks #541 of 967 schools in NE.
What is J Sterling Morton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
J Sterling Morton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 J Sterling Morton Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Sterling Morton Elem School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J Sterling Morton Elem School a charter school?
No, J Sterling Morton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Sterling Morton Elem School a Title I school?
No, J Sterling Morton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Sterling Morton Elem School?
27.2% of students at J Sterling Morton 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (402) 715-1290
- Area population (ZIP 68130)
- 21,428
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 68130; 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
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