Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Hills Magnet Center serves the southern part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Hills Magnet Center's student population of 377 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
School Rankings
Western Hills 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 Western Hills Magnet Center is 0.76, 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
#837 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Western Hills Magnet Center's ranking?
Western Hills Magnet Center is ranked #837 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Western Hills Magnet Center often compared to?
Western Hills Magnet Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dundee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Western Hills Magnet Center?
377 students attend Western Hills Magnet Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Western Hills Magnet Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Western Hills Magnet Center offer ?
Western Hills Magnet Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Hills Magnet Center part of?
Western Hills Magnet Center is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Hills Magnet Center located?
Western Hills Magnet Center is located in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 9 other public schools located in South Omaha.
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