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#931 of 967 schools in NE

Masters Elementary School

Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5505 N 99TH ST, Omaha, NE 68134

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Masters Elementary School score 34% 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 Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Masters Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$67,353

Median home value

$204,000

Median rent

$1,044/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

56.1%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68134; 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
Omaha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.6 mi292Compare →
St James Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.7 mi408Compare →
Prairie Wind Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.9 mi724Compare →
Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.2 mi423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#68 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

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

About Masters Elementary School

Masters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Masters Elementary School

What grades does Masters Elementary School serve?

Masters Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Masters Elementary School?

Masters Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Masters Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Masters Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Masters Elementary School rank in NE?

Masters Elementary School ranks #931 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Masters Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Masters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Masters Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Masters Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Masters Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Masters Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Masters Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
Area population (ZIP 68134)
30,231
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
35.7
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 68134; 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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