Elkhorn Ridge Middle School vs J Sterling Morton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Omaha, Nebraska | J Sterling Morton Elem School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 123 | #97 of 511 |
| National rank | #224 of 15,369 | #5965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 576 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 78.3).
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 29.8%).
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elkhorn Ridge Middle School better than J Sterling Morton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhorn Ridge Middle School ranks higher (91.0 vs 78.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elkhorn Ridge Middle School and J Sterling Morton Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School: 576. J Sterling Morton Elem School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Ridge Middle School and J Sterling Morton Elem School rank in Nebraska?
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School is 2nd of 123 and J Sterling Morton Elem School is 97th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).