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Norman Rockwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 311 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Millard Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating.
Norman Rockwell Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 70.1% White, 8.68% African American, 12.54% Hispanic, and 6.75% two or more races. While the school's overall test scores are lower than the district and state averages, it has shown strengths in specific areas, such as 68% of 3rd graders being proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, which is higher than the state average. The school has also performed exceptionally well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking 9th out of 57 Nebraska elementary schools for special education students and 61st out of 312 for low-SES students, both with 4-star ratings.
Interestingly, Norman Rockwell Elementary has seen a declining racial diversity over the past three school years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 76.95% to 70.1%, while the percentage of minority students has increased. This trend is not observed in the nearby schools, such as Ackerman Elementary and Willowdale Elementary, which have maintained a more stable racial composition. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, unlike the higher-performing nearby schools, which have consistently maintained top rankings. However, Norman Rockwell Elementary is still performing better than some of the nearby schools, such as Norris Elementary and Bryan Elementary, in terms of test scores and school rankings.
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