Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catlin Magnet Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Catlin Magnet Center serves the southwest part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school and a maximum zone edge located 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catlin Magnet Center's student population of 110 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Catlin Magnet Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catlin Magnet Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #540 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Catlin Magnet Center often compared to?
Catlin Magnet Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Belle Ryan Elementary School, Dundee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Catlin Magnet Center?
110 students attend Catlin Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Catlin Magnet Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catlin Magnet Center part of?
Catlin Magnet Center is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Catlin Magnet Center located?
Catlin Magnet Center is located in the Royalwood Estates neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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