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#621 of 967 schools in NE
La Vista Middle School
Middle School · Papillion La Vista Community Schools · La Vista, NE
A Papillion La Vista Community Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
7900 EDGEWOOD BLVD, La Vista, NE 68128
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Vista Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Vista 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Vista), 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
$81,870
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Ralston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 32 | 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.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 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
La Vista Middle School is listed in PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Vista Middle School
La Vista Middle School is a public middle school in La Vista, NE, part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools, serving approximately 700 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Vista Middle School
What grades does La Vista Middle School serve?
La Vista Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend La Vista Middle School?
La Vista Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vista Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Vista Middle School rank in NE?
La Vista Middle School ranks #621 of 967 schools in NE.
What is La Vista Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Vista Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 La Vista Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Vista Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Vista Middle School a charter school?
No, La Vista Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Vista Middle School a Title I school?
No, La Vista Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vista Middle School?
33.6% of students at La Vista 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (402) 898-0436
- Area population (ZIP 68128)
- 18,994
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 68128; 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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