Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School serves 1,117 students in grades 5-8.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School's student population of 1,117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
21%
7%
White
51%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is ranked #597 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
1,117 students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School offer ?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School part of?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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