Kiewit Middle School

15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, Kiewit Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kiewit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kiewit Middle School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
951 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Kiewit Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiewit Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#127 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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70%
46%
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61%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kiewit Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
79%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NE.
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Kiewit Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kiewit Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kiewit Middle School's ranking?
Kiewit Middle School is ranked #127 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Kiewit Middle School often compared to?
Kiewit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Middle School, Beadle Middle School, Millard North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Kiewit Middle School?
951 students attend Kiewit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kiewit Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiewit Middle School?
Kiewit Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kiewit Middle School offer ?
Kiewit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kiewit Middle School part of?
Kiewit Middle School is part of Millard Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kiewit Middle School located?
Kiewit Middle School is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 24 other public schools located in West Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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