Lewis & Clark Middle School
Tel:
(531) 299-2400
Lewis & Clark Middle School serves 860 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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.
Lewis & Clark 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 student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 20%)
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 860 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 860 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lewis & Clark 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School is 0.74, 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 | #834 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 51% |
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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 | 13% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 19% |
| Black | 35% | 7% |
| White | 31% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 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 | 414 students
0.6 miles
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450 0.6 PK-6 414 - Omaha Western Hills Magnet Center Grades: PK-6 | 247 students
0.6 miles
5616 L Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2240 0.6 PK-6 247 - 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 | 544 students
1.0 miles
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490 1.0 PK-6 544 - Omaha Carl A Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 303 students
1.3 miles
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485 1.3 PK-6 303
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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