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
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 School District.
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