McMillan Magnet School, formerly known as McMillan Junior High School, is a middle school located at 3802 Redick Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska, United States. McMillan is a magnet school, focusing on technology, mathematics, engineering, and communication arts.
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Mc Millan 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 21% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 80% 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: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MC Millan Magnet Middle School serves the eastern part of its school district in Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a commute of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 5.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mc Millan 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 Mc Millan Magnet Middle School is 0.74, 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
#879 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Monarch (lion)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mc Millan Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School is ranked #879 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Mc Millan Magnet Middle School often compared to?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Science/tech Magnet Middle School, Beveridge Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Mc Millan Magnet Middle School?
654 students attend Mc Millan Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Mc Millan Magnet Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mc Millan Magnet Middle School?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mc Millan Magnet Middle School offer ?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mc Millan Magnet Middle School part of?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Mc Millan Magnet Middle School located?
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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