The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Science. The lowest is 77% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School serves sixth through eighth graders in the Elkhorn Public Schools system, a district that has been growing quickly and responding with new construction. The school sits in the western Omaha neighborhood of Elkhorn, a place that retains a distinct small-town identity even after annexation by Omaha. The surrounding area is largely residential subdivisions, and the school itself is one of five middle schools spread across the district’s suburban campuses.
Academically, the school posts strong results on Nebraska’s state assessments. In mathematics, proficiency rates across grades six through eight are high, with the strongest showing in eighth grade. English language arts results are similarly solid, with sixth graders performing particularly well. Science, tested only in eighth grade, reaches an especially high proficiency level. Compared to other districts in Douglas County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, reflecting a consistent pattern of performance that many families would view favorably. Multi-year trends are available only for the most recent year, so it is not possible to assess whether these results represent an improvement or decline over time.
The student body is predominantly white, and a small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on special education and English learner populations were not reported. Enrollment across the three grade levels is roughly even, with each grade holding a similar number of students.
Elkhorn itself has undergone rapid development. The area saw aggressive annexation of subdivisions through the 1990s and 2000s, and the population grew substantially. A major tornado struck the community in the spring of 2024, damaging many homes and businesses, which continues to shape the local rebuilding landscape. Housing values in the area are well above the state median, and rents have been rising. The housing market here is competitive, and the typical mortgage payment exceeds the typical rent, reflecting a community where homeownership is the dominant pattern but comes at a premium.
The district has been working to keep pace with enrollment growth. Voters approved a bond that funded two new elementary schools and an addition to this very middle school, all of which opened in the fall of 2025. That addition directly addresses capacity at Elkhorn Valley View, so families moving into the area can expect the school to have expanded space. The district also put in place an updated cell phone policy aimed at protecting instructional time and student mental health, a change that parents should be aware of. For high school–age students in the district, a new CTE ACHIEVE scholarship provides matching funds for career and technical education coursework at the local community college, though this does not affect middle school families directly.
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School delivers strong academic performance in a community that has been growing fast and investing in its school infrastructure. Families drawn to a suburban, high-growth area with a historic downtown nearby will find a school that posts solid test results and sits within a district that is actively building and adapting. The lack of trend data and of information on student support services or discipline is a gap that a prospective parent may want to explore further with the school.
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