Paddock Road Elementary School vs Ralston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paddock Road Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Ralston Middle School
Ralston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
| Measure | Paddock Road Elementary School Omaha, Nebraska | Ralston Middle School Ralston, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 511 | #97 of 123 |
| National rank | #14671 of 50,301 | #8944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 285 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Omaha | Ralston |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paddock Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 44.0).
- •Paddock Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Paddock Road Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Paddock Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 55.7%).
- •Ralston Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.8).
- •Ralston Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 285.
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 Paddock Road Elementary School better than Ralston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paddock Road Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 44.0 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 Paddock Road Elementary School and Ralston Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Ralston in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paddock Road Elementary School: 285. Ralston Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paddock Road Elementary School and Ralston Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Paddock Road Elementary School is 235th of 511 and Ralston Middle School is 97th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).