King Science and Technology Magnet Center is a magnet middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The school was constructed in 1969 and opened in 1973 in predominantly black North Omaha as Martin Luther King Middle School.
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, King Science/tech Magnet Middle 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for KING SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET M S covers the entire district in Omaha, NE, encompassing approximately 134.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School 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 King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is 0.70, 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
#876 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School's ranking?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is ranked #876 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are King Science/tech Magnet Middle School often compared to?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beveridge Magnet Middle School, Mc Millan Magnet Middle School, Lewis & Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend King Science/tech Magnet Middle School?
610 students attend King Science/tech Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of King Science/tech Magnet Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Science/tech Magnet Middle School?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does King Science/tech Magnet Middle School offer ?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School part of?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School located?
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School is located in the East Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 3 other public schools located in East Omaha.
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