The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 43% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Ops Virtual Elementary School
OPS Virtual Elementary School is an alternative virtual school within Omaha Public Schools, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is not a traditional neighborhood school: students learn remotely, and the school's designation as an alternative school reflects a different instructional model. The school is part of a large urban district in Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, which is home to corporate headquarters, historic commercial districts, and cultural institutions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Old Market area. Housing in the surrounding area has seen modest appreciation, and rents have been rising, consistent with a metro area that has a strong corporate base and ongoing development.
The available academic data is limited and dated. State test results come from a single year and are based on very small numbers of tested students in each grade. In math, results for third and fifth grade were suppressed due to small group size, while fourth grade showed a proficiency rate in the middle range. In English language arts, third grade had about half of students proficient, fourth grade about a third, and fifth grade was suppressed. Science results for fifth grade were also suppressed. When these limited results are combined into an overall proficiency index, the school's score places it in the bottom quarter among districts in Douglas County. However, that comparison should be read with caution: it reflects a single old testing year and a student cohort so small that many results could not be publicly reported. The virtual alternative setting means the school serves a population that may be very different from a typical brick-and-mortar elementary school, and no direct like-for-like comparison exists in the data.
Enrollment figures and demographic information were not available, likely because the virtual model and small size make standard reporting less applicable. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate. Chronic absenteeism and other environment measures are also absent from the data. The most recent parent-relevant change at the district level is the 2024 Moonshot initiative, a commitment to have every student reading on grade level by 2030 by using structured literacy and the Science of Reading. This curriculum shift applies to all OPS elementary schools, including this virtual program, so families considering the school can expect that the focus on foundational reading skills will be embedded in the virtual instruction as well.
A parent looking at this school is considering a virtual elementary option within a large urban district. The academic record is thin, and the available numbers are old; a prospective family would want to speak directly with the school about current performance, curriculum, daily expectations, and how the virtual model works for young students. The school likely fits families who need or prefer a remote learning environment for their elementary-age child, but the evidence available here does not provide a clear picture of how well students achieve in that setting. The district’s literacy focus is a relevant point for parents who prioritize early reading instruction. Because the data does not give a full account, a direct inquiry with the school is essential.
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