Gomez Heritage Elementary School
Gomez Heritage Elementary School serves 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Gomez Heritage Elementary 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gomez Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gomez Heritage Elementary School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 840 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gomez Heritage Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gomez Heritage Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #826 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 7% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gomez Heritage Elementary School is Omaha South Magnet High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is R M Marrs Magnet Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha R M Marrs Magnet Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 1,287 student10
0.4 miles
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-4400 0.4 5-8 1,287 - Omaha Omaha South Magnet High School Math: 15% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,698 students10
0.7 miles
4519 S 24th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 557-3600 0.7 9-12 2,698 - Omaha Spring Lake Magnet Center Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 853 students10
0.7 miles
4215 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 734-1833 0.7 PK-4 853 - Omaha Highland Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 489 students10
1.1 miles
2625 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 734-5711 1.1 PK-6 489 - Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Indian Hill Grades: PK | 200 students
1.3 miles
3110 W Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 502-0352 1.3 PK 200
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