B+
Above Average
79/100

Tara Heights Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 700 TARA RD, Papillion, NE 68046
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 85th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
404
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%85/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.45 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+8 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +23 pts, math +12 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +13 pts, math +8 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 TARA RD
City Papillion
ZIP Code 68046
District 3175270
NCES School ID 317527001481
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68046

Understanding the community around Tara Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $111,452
Per Capita Income $51,282
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $303,300
Median Rent $1,180
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tara Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.0%
Hispanic/Latino 13.4%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Black 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 404
Teachers (FTE) 29.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tara Heights Elementary School?
Tara Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tara Heights Elementary School?
Tara Heights Elementary School has 404 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Tara Heights Elementary School serve?
Tara Heights Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tara Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Tara Heights Elementary School receives $13,821 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tara Heights Elementary School in 68046 ▼
Avg Home Value
$415,935
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,689
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
25.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026