King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 181 students in grades 5-6, King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(15-16)
40-44%
72%
(15-16)
65-69%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
2%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
12%
18%
Black
(15-16)
48%
7%
White
(15-16)
34%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School?
181 students attend King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School?
King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School offer ?
King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School part of?
King Science/tech Magnet Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools.

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