Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skinner Magnet Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skinner Magnet Center serves the eastern part of its school district in Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skinner Magnet Center's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Skinner Magnet Center 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 Skinner Magnet Center is 0.63, 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
#892 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Skinner Magnet Center's ranking?
Skinner Magnet Center is ranked #892 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Skinner Magnet Center often compared to?
Skinner Magnet Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School, Kellom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Skinner Magnet Center?
433 students attend Skinner Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Skinner Magnet Center students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skinner Magnet Center?
Skinner Magnet Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Skinner Magnet Center offer ?
Skinner Magnet Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skinner Magnet Center part of?
Skinner Magnet Center is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Skinner Magnet Center located?
Skinner Magnet Center is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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