Skinner Magnet Center serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Skinner Magnet Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skinner Magnet Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Skinner Magnet Center's student population of 431 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Skinner Magnet Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Skinner Magnet Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
17%
21%

Black
60%
7%

White
10%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #899 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Skinner Magnet Center?
431 students attend Skinner Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Skinner Magnet Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skinner Magnet Center?
Skinner Magnet Center has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Skinner Magnet Center part of?
Skinner Magnet Center is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
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