Summary:
The 68110 zip code in Omaha, Nebraska is home to a single middle school, King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School, which is part of the Omaha Public Schools district. This school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 234 out of 238 Nebraska middle schools in 2022-2023 to 117 out of 123 in 2024-2025.
King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with test scores that are well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 35.64% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to a state average of 58.64%. Similarly, just 20.87% of 7th graders were proficient in Math, versus a state average of 55.49%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 19.3% of students missing a significant number of school days.
Despite the school's low performance, it spends a relatively high amount per student, at $20,700, which is higher than the state average. However, this increased spending does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.8 is also slightly higher than the typical recommended range, but this factor alone does not seem to be the primary driver of the school's poor performance. Overall, the data suggests that significant interventions and improvements are needed to ensure that students in the 68110 zip code have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
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