Montclair Elementary School, Omaha NE

Original Research by School Decision on Montclair Elementary School

Montclair Elementary School is a regular public school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Millard Public Schools district. The school has a large enrollment for an elementary building and draws from a surrounding area that is predominantly white, with smaller numbers of Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Black students. A modest share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school participates in Nebraska’s state assessment program, which measures proficiency in math, English language arts, and science. The results present a mixed picture. Science performance stands out as a clear strength, with a high share of fifth graders meeting the proficiency bar. In English language arts, third and fourth graders also show solid proficiency rates, but fifth graders score notably lower, suggesting a drop-off as students approach the upper elementary years. Math proficiency is weaker overall, particularly in grades four and five, where fewer than half of students met the standard. Third graders performed somewhat better. Looking across all tested subjects and grades, Montclair’s overall proficiency index falls below the midpoint when compared with other public school districts in Douglas County. A parent interested in this school may want to ask the school directly about its foundational math instruction and any interventions available in the later elementary grades.

The data available on special populations like students with individualized education programs or English learners was not reported here, so families needing that information should seek it from the school. The school’s regular public status means it is open to all students within its attendance area, and no charter or magnet designation applies.

Omaha, where Montclair is located, is Nebraska’s largest city and a major economic hub anchored by several Fortune 500 headquarters and a diverse mix of corporations in finance, engineering, and logistics. The metro area’s economy is strong, and the city has seen modest population growth in recent years. The housing market in the school’s zip code shows home values above the typical Nebraska home, with rents also moderately above the statewide average. This combination places the school in a generally stable, middle-to-upper-middle-income suburban corridor of southwest Omaha. The city itself offers a range of cultural and civic institutions, from the Old Market district to the Henry Doorly Zoo and the College World Series venue, but the school sits outside the dense downtown core in a more car-oriented residential area.

The Millard Public Schools district, which operates Montclair, did not have any recent major changes publicly reported that would shape the day-to-day experience at the school. The absence of that information means the district appears to have been operating without significant disruption or reconfiguration.

Overall, Montclair Elementary offers a typical suburban elementary experience within a large, economically diverse district. Its science instruction is a clear high point, while math proficiency is an area where the school trails many of its county peers. The ELA results vary by grade, and the dip in fifth grade is worth noting. Parents weighing this school should consider the academic support structures in place, particularly for upper-grade math and reading, and look into any supplemental programs the school or district provides. The available data gives a useful starting point but does not capture everything a family might want to know about student support or classroom climate.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 361%

School 61% · District 73% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▲ 61 pts above state median · ▲ 61 pts above county median

Grade 442%

School 42% · District 74% · ▼ 32 pts below district

▲ 42 pts above state median · ▲ 42 pts above county median

Grade 544%

School 44% · District 74% · ▼ 30 pts below district

▲ 44 pts above state median · ▲ 44 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 363%

School 63% · District 72% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▲ 63 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

Grade 461%

School 61% · District 75% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 546%

School 46% · District 73% · ▼ 27 pts below district

▲ 46 pts above state median · ▲ 46 pts above county median

Science

Grade 582%

School 82% · District 92% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▲ 82 pts above state median · ▲ 82 pts above county median

This schoolMILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income39%Higher-income78%39 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income50%Higher-income70%20 pp gap