Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Nathan Hale 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 24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School serves the north part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 24.5 square miles. Families typically find that the drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 3 miles and the furthest edge located 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is 0.75, 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
#869 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)44.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is ranked #869 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School often compared to?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfonza W Davis Middle School, Riverside Elementary School, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
685 students attend Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School offer ?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School part of?
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School located?
Nathan Hale 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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