R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Tel:
(402)557-4400
- R M Marrs Magnet Middle School serves 1,356 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- R M Marrs Magnet Middle School's student population of 1,356 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 1,356 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- R M Marrs Magnet Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #710 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 10% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is Omaha South Magnet High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bryan Middle School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gomez Heritage Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Gomez Heritage Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 849 students
0.4 miles
5101 S 17th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402)898-2801 0.4 PK-4 849 - Omaha Highland Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 479 students
0.8 miles
2625 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402)734-5711 0.8 PK-6 479 - Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Indian Hill Grades: PK | 199 students
1.0 miles
3110 W Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402)502-0352 1.0 PK 199 - Omaha Omaha South Magnet High School Grades: 9-12 | 2617 students
1.0 miles
4519 S 24th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402)557-3600 1.0 9-12 2617 - Omaha Indian Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 637 students
1.1 miles
3121 U St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402)734-7574 1.1 PK-6 637
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