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#938 of 967 schools in NE
Western Hills Magnet Center
Elementary School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE
An Omaha Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6523 WESTERN AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68132
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Hills Magnet Center score 22% 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 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Western Hills Magnet Center 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$81,556
Median home value
$324,600
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68132; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| St Pius X/st Leo Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's RoomPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Omaha Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 112
- Rank in district
- #72 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
Western Hills Magnet Center is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Hills Magnet Center
Western Hills Magnet Center is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Hills Magnet Center
What grades does Western Hills Magnet Center serve?
Western Hills Magnet Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Magnet Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Magnet Center is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Hills Magnet Center rank in NE?
Western Hills Magnet Center ranks #938 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Western Hills Magnet Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Hills Magnet Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Western Hills Magnet Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Hills Magnet Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western Hills Magnet Center a charter school?
No, Western Hills Magnet Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Hills Magnet Center a Title I school?
No, Western Hills Magnet Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (531) 299-2240
- Area population (ZIP 68132)
- 14,245
- Area average commute
- 18.8 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 68132; 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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