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Neihardt Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 603 students

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Posted August 14, 2008

I've already had 2 of my boys thru Neihart with one more on the way and the experience has been awsome! Thanks for caring and keep up the excellent work. Sincerely, Dave K
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2004

I have 3 attending Niehardt. Great staff, PTO and parent involvement. Could not speak higher about the quality of education or workings of this school. Our family has and is enjoying being part of this school.
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Posted August 2, 2004

Extremely happy with this school! fantastic, patient teachers and principals. My son had behavorial problems when starting school and by first quarter his teacher and principal had worked with him and he had an excellent year. Thank you neihardt!
—Submitted by Kim, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic80%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic80%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male80%
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic84%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic88%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanicn/a
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Malen/a
White, not Hispanic86%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 75%
Black 4% 8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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15130 Drexel
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone: (402) 715-8360

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