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#817 of 967 schools in NE

Bryan Middle School

Middle School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8210 S 42ND ST, Omaha, NE 68147

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism48.4%

Students at Bryan Middle School score 16% 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 Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Bryan 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$91,706

Median home value

$202,400

Median rent

$1,296/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68147; 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

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Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–122.8 mi502Compare →
La Vista Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.77–83.1 mi700Compare →
Logan Fontenelle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.37–83.7 mi468Compare →

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
#39 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

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

About Bryan Middle School

Bryan Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 828 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan Middle School

What grades does Bryan Middle School serve?

Bryan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bryan Middle School?

Bryan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan Middle School rank in NE?

Bryan Middle School ranks #817 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Bryan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Bryan Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bryan Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Bryan Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bryan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.4%
Area population (ZIP 68147)
12,738
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
34.1
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 68147; 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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