Serving 76 students in grades 5-6, Morton Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)14%
18%
Black
(15-16)38%
7%
White
(15-16)43%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend Morton Magnet Elementary School?
76 students attend Morton Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morton Magnet Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morton Magnet Elementary School?
Morton Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morton Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Morton Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Morton Magnet Elementary School part of?
Morton Magnet Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools.
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