Lewis & Clark Middle School
Tel:
(402)557-4300
- Lewis & Clark Middle School serves 829 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Lewis & Clark Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 829 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 829 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lewis & Clark Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #851 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 19% |
| Black | 32% | 7% |
| White | 32% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis & Clark Middle School is Transition Program At Pva (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J P Lord Program (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillside Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Hillside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 417 students
0.6 miles
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402)390-6450 0.6 PK-6 417 - Omaha Western Hills Magnet Center Grades: PK-6 | 256 students
0.6 miles
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402)554-1510 0.6 PK-6 256 - Omaha Uno/ops Middle College Program Alternative School
0.7 miles
Uno 6001 Dodge St; Kayser Hall
Omaha, NE 68182
(402)554-3992 0.7 n/a n/a - Omaha Westbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 518 students
1.0 miles
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402)390-6490 1.0 PK-6 518 - Omaha Carl A Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 293 students
1.3 miles
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402)390-6485 1.3 PK-6 293
School Reviews
| 5 Now it is an IB school so it is even more better than before.The staff is very respectful also.The staff really does care about your education.They have really good athletics.I am going to lewis and clark and it my last year here.I soo dont want to leave. - Posted by Student/Alumni - hawas |
| 5 The staff are very respectful to parents and students. High academic and behavioral standards are set for all students. Parent input is welcomed by staff. Great school! - Posted by Parent - ster4 |
| 5 It;s very friendly to all visitors,students and staff. - Posted by Student/Alumni - aweso |
| 5 I went to Lewis and Clark in the early 70's. It was a very fun and good educational time of my life. Many good memories. Marla Hurt Kaufman - Posted by Student/Alumni - mrfre |
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