Catlin Magnet Center serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Catlin Magnet Center 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 25-29% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catlin Magnet Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Catlin Magnet Center's student population of 135 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Catlin Magnet Center 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 Catlin Magnet Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
18%
21%

Black
18%
7%

White
51%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catlin Magnet Center's ranking?
Catlin Magnet Center is ranked #647 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Catlin Magnet Center?
135 students attend Catlin Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Catlin Magnet Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catlin Magnet Center?
Catlin Magnet Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Catlin Magnet Center offer ?
Catlin Magnet Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Catlin Magnet Center part of?
Catlin Magnet Center is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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