La Vista Middle School vs Tara Heights Elementary 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.
La Vista Middle School
La Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
719 students
Tara Heights Elementary School
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
| Measure | La Vista Middle School La Vista, Nebraska | Tara Heights Elementary School Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 123 | #147 of 511 |
| National rank | #4099 of 15,369 | #8816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 719 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| city | La Vista | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tara Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 66.5).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 28.4%).
- •Tara Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •La Vista Middle School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 399.
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 La Vista Middle School better than Tara Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tara Heights Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.5 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 La Vista Middle School and Tara Heights Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between La Vista and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Vista Middle School: 719. Tara Heights Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Vista Middle School and Tara Heights Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
La Vista Middle School is 49th of 123 and Tara Heights Elementary School is 147th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).