Russell Middle School
Tel:
(402) 715-8500
Russell Middle School serves 784 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Russell Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Russell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Russell Middle School's student population of 784 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 784 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Russell Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Russell Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #119 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Russell Middle School is Millard West High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Beadle Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Willowdale Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Millard West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,516 students
0.4 miles
5710 S 176 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000 0.4 9-12 2,516 - Omaha Willowdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 433 students
0.4 miles
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280 0.4 PK-5 433 - Omaha Wheeler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
0.9 miles
6707 S 178th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6250 0.9 PK-5 598 - Omaha Beadle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 975 students
1.0 miles
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100 1.0 6-8 975 - Omaha Rohwer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
1.1 miles
17701 F St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6225 1.1 PK-5 522
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