Serving 600 students in grades 5-6, R M Marrs Magnet Elementary 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 was 66% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)66%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)73%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
(15-16)2%
1%
Showing 2006–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
(15-16)84%
18%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Black
(15-16)4%
7%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
White
(15-16)9%
68%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% NE state average).
How many students attend R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School?
600 students attend R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School?
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School offer ?
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School part of?
R M Marrs Magnet Elementary School is part of Omaha Public Schools.
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