Monroe Middle School
Tel:
(402) 557-4600
Monroe Middle School serves 851 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 12% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Monroe 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 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Monroe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Monroe Middle School's student population of 851 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 851 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monroe 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 Monroe Middle School is 0.71, 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 | #906 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
| Black | 47% | 7% |
| White | 17% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Monroe Middle School is Benson Magnet High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Integrated Learning Program (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fontenelle Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Benson Magnet High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,519 student
0.1 miles
5120 Maple St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 557-3000 0.1 9-12 1,519 - Omaha Fontenelle Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
0.3 miles
3905 N 52nd St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 457-5905 0.3 PK-5 586 - Omaha Rose Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 285 students
0.5 miles
5605 Corby Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 554-6797 0.5 PK-5 285 - Omaha Omaha Home For Boys Schools Alternative School
0.6 miles
5190 Sprague Plaza
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 457-7108 0.6 n/a n/a - Omaha Harrison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 359 students
1.1 miles
5304 Hamilton St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 554-8535 1.1 PK-6 359
School Reviews
| 1 This is the 8th to the last worst school in Nebraska!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Me |
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