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MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
36
Schools
23,637
Students
$13,267
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
26.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 23,637 students across 36 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,267 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (36)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05483
ALDRICH ELEMENTARYPK–05439
BLACK ELK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05622
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05381
CODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05309
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05346
EZRA MILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHPK–05491
GRACE ABBOTT ELEM SCHOOLPK–05440
HARVEY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05345
HITCHCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05247
HOLLING HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOLPK–05335
J STERLING MORTON ELEM SCHOOLPK–05380
MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05592
NEIHARDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05549
NORMAN ROCKWELL ELEM SCHOOLPK–05311
NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05431
REAGAN ELEMENTARYPK–05555
REEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05542
ROHWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05463
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05358
UPCHURCH ELEMENTARYPK–05393
WALT DISNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05396
WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05657
WILLA CATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05324
WILLOWDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05495
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEADLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,012
HARRY ANDERSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08911
KIEWIT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08947
MILLARD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08825
MILLARD NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08790
RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08779
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KEITH LUTZ HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL09–120
MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOL09–122,573
MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL09–122,607
MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL09–122,309
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM12–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,267Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
59%
State
31.6%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal
9.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
23,637
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 36 public schools, serving a total of 23,637 students.
What is the graduation rate for MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,267 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
26% of students in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.