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#896 of 967 schools in NE

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School

Middle School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14101 LARIMORE AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68164

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,688

Median home value

$241,200

Median rent

$1,278/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alfonza W Davis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.36–82.4 mi746Compare →
Wegner SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private5–82.8 mi33Compare →
Elkhorn Grandview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–83.0 mi514Compare →
Omaha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–123.2 mi292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Omaha Public Schools

Schools in district
112
Rank in district
#60 of 89
District spending per student
$16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 913 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School

What grades does Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School serve?

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School rank in NE?

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School ranks #896 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School a charter school?

No, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School a Title I school?

No, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
913
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 68164)
28,764
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
36.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68164; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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