King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Tel:
(402) 557-3720
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School serves 733 students in grades 5-8.
King Science/tech 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (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 33% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School's student population of 733 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 733 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
King Science/tech Magnet Middle 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 King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #862 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 19% |
| Black | 49% | 7% |
| White | 24% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is Transition Program South Omaha Site (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Integrated Learning Program (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lothrop Magnet Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Lothrop Magnet Center Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 299 students10
0.3 miles
3300 North 22 Street
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-1780 0.3 PK-4 299 - Omaha Transition Program South Omaha Site Special Education School Grades: 12
0.5 miles
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970 0.5 12 n/a - Omaha Druid Hill Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 331 students10
0.8 miles
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 451-8225 0.8 PK-5 331 - Omaha Integrated Learning Program Special Education School Grades: PK-12
0.8 miles
4020 North 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 344-7895 0.8 PK-12 n/a - Omaha Kennedy Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 238 students10
0.9 miles
2906 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-5520 0.9 PK-5 238
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