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#434 of 967 schools in NE

Top 45% in state

Kiewit Middle School

Middle School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE

A Millard Public Schools middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15650 HOWARD ST, Omaha, NE 68118

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$11,579
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Kiewit Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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

23.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kiewit Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

$137,358

Median home value

$364,500

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

64.6%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68118; 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
Wegner SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private5–81.3 mi33Compare →
Elkhorn Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.76–81.8 mi531Compare →
Millard North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.3 mi811Compare →
Beveridge Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.56–83.1 mi746Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#18 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

Kiewit Middle School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kiewit Middle School

Kiewit Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 958 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kiewit Middle School

What grades does Kiewit Middle School serve?

Kiewit Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kiewit Middle School?

Kiewit Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiewit Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kiewit Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kiewit Middle School rank in NE?

Kiewit Middle School ranks #434 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Kiewit Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kiewit Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Kiewit Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiewit Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kiewit Middle School a charter school?

No, Kiewit Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kiewit Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kiewit Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiewit Middle School?

23.7% of students at Kiewit Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
958
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 68118)
9,327
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
44
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 68118; 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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