Wilson Focus School
Tel:
(402) 733-1785
Wilson Focus School serves 239 students in grades 3-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wilson Focus School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Wilson Focus School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wilson Focus School's student population of 239 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilson Focus School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Wilson Focus School is 0.72, which is more 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 | #365 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 19% |
| Black | 23% | 7% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilson Focus School is Omaha South Magnet High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Norris Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Ashland Park/robbins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 853 students
0.8 miles
5050 S 51st St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 734-6001 0.8 PK-6 853 - Omaha Karen Western Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 187 students
0.8 miles
6224 H St
Omaha, NE 68117
(402) 731-7477 0.8 PK-6 187 - Omaha Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 471 students
1.3 miles
4065 Vinton St
Omaha, NE 68105
(402) 554-6590 1.3 PK-6 471 - Omaha Norris Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,121 student
1.4 miles
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 557-4800 1.4 6-8 1,121 - Omaha Early Childhood Center At Gateway Grades: PK | 66 students
1.5 miles
5810 S 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 561-6030 1.5 PK 66
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