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#949 of 967 schools in NE
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Middle School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE
An Omaha Public Schools middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5619 S 19TH STREET, Omaha, NE 68107
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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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Where R M Marrs 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$59,988
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Norris Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Logan Fontenelle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
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
- #76 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
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 1,086 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
What grades does R M Marrs Magnet Middle School serve?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,086 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R M Marrs Magnet Middle School rank in NE?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School ranks #949 of 967 schools in NE.
What is R M Marrs Magnet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 R M Marrs Magnet Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R M Marrs Magnet Middle School a charter school?
No, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R M Marrs Magnet Middle School a Title I school?
No, R M Marrs Magnet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (531) 299-2420
- Area population (ZIP 68107)
- 30,993
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
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 68107; 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
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