J Sterling Morton Elem School vs Kiewit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Kiewit Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | J Sterling Morton Elem School Omaha, Nebraska | Kiewit Middle School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 511 | #24 of 123 |
| National rank | #5965 of 50,301 | #2265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 75.5).
- •Kiewit Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Kiewit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 29.8%).
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Kiewit Middle School is the larger school with 967 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 J Sterling Morton Elem School better than Kiewit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J Sterling Morton Elem School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.5 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 J Sterling Morton Elem School and Kiewit Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Sterling Morton Elem School: 392. Kiewit Middle School: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Sterling Morton Elem School and Kiewit Middle School rank in Nebraska?
J Sterling Morton Elem School is 97th of 511 and Kiewit Middle School is 24th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).