Morton Magnet Middle School

Summary:

Morton Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 724 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Morton Magnet Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Nebraska middle schools over the past decade, also earning a 0-star rating.

The school faces significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Morton Magnet Middle School has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 44.4% over the past few years. This is much higher than the district and state averages, indicating a serious issue with student engagement and attendance. When compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Kiewit Middle School and Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, Morton Magnet Middle School consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates that are 20-50 percentage points lower.

The school's high per-student spending, ranging from $14,713 to $18,459 per student, does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to re-evaluate how resources are being utilized to support student learning. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for underperforming student subgroups will be crucial in turning around the school's performance and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4606 Terrace Dr
       Omaha, NE  68134-3099


(531) 299-2480

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,459 Help


Feeder schools for Morton Magnet Middle School:

Elementary:    Dodge Elementary School
    Masters Elementary School
    Sunny Slope Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.5%
White:
23.0%
Asian:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Compare Details Morton Magnet Middle School ranks worse than 97% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Morton Magnet Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.5%), White (23%), Asian (16.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morton Magnet Middle School is 18.7. 8 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morton Magnet Middle School is $18,459, which is the 4th highest among 13 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morton Magnet Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morton Magnet Middle School 194th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Morton Magnet Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 177th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morton Magnet Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.23 131st 226 42.0%
2007 37.05 169th 227 25.6%
2008 53.82 144th 245 41.2%
2009 52.04 144th 243 40.7%
2010 29.15 216th 254 15.0%
2011 13.44 228th 246 7.3%
2012 15.90 238th 255 6.7%
2013 11.32 237th 248 4.4%
2014 12.17 235th 252 6.7%
2015 17.21 237th 256 7.4%
2016 12.50 240th 255 5.9%
2017 6.11 228th 236 3.4%
2018 11.60 213th 225 5.3%
2019 5.80 240th 247 2.8%
2021 6.39 214th 223 4.0%
2022 3.46 242nd 249 2.8%
2023 1.70 231st 238 2.9%
2024 1.38 194th 200 3.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 12th 17 29.4%
2023 2.27 29th 29 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.93 10th 27 63.0%
2023 36.15 23rd 35 34.3%
2024 66.11 7th 22 68.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.84 39th 44 11.4%
2019 18.19 48th 52 7.7%
2021 27.80 29th 40 27.5%
2023 15.38 60th 70 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.73 113th 120 5.8%
2019 8.29 115th 123 6.5%
2021 8.42 108th 115 6.1%
2022 7.70 109th 118 7.6%
2023 2.30 142nd 144 1.4%
2024 4.07 89th 92 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 133rd 147 9.5%
2019 7.98 147th 156 5.8%
2021 3.88 132nd 137 3.6%
2022 3.21 144th 150 4.0%
2023 2.06 141st 146 3.4%
2024 2.36 101st 106 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.38 135th 141 4.3%
2019 5.58 147th 153 3.9%
2021 8.67 137th 144 4.9%
2022 4.37 154th 160 3.8%
2023 2.73 151st 156 3.2%
2024 3.93 99th 106 6.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.90 8th 12 33.3%
2022 23.35 11th 15 26.7%
2023 27.17 13th 18 27.8%
2024 41.57 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.42 16th 21 23.8%
2019 22.96 18th 24 25.0%
2021 12.48 16th 18 11.1%
2022 18.57 19th 24 20.8%
2023 15.40 26th 30 13.3%
2024 15.57 14th 16 12.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 45th 56 19.6%
2019 13.28 58th 62 6.5%
2021 48.05 31st 59 47.5%
2022 30.29 45th 61 26.2%
2023 37.76 44th 67 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Morton Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 165th 203 18.7%
2019 18.16 198th 222 10.8%
2021 18.10 183rd 204 10.3%
2022 6.33 228th 234 2.6%
2023 2.76 215th 217 0.9%
2024 2.92 138th 141 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Morton Magnet Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 147 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 840
1989 595 148 3 13 10 n/a n/a 0 769
1990 583 152 5 8 5 n/a n/a 0 753
1991 601 145 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 764
1992 603 119 6 8 6 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 687 144 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 849
1994 751 177 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 953
1995 643 172 18 12 5 n/a n/a 0 850
1996 643 172 18 12 5 n/a n/a 0 850
1997 676 183 28 13 5 n/a n/a 0 905
1998 645 192 20 18 5 n/a n/a 0 880
1999 612 174 15 10 6 n/a n/a 7 824
2000 589 100 14 17 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 584 123 15 14 7 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 644 137 20 28 10 n/a n/a 0 839
2003 644 137 20 28 10 n/a n/a 0 839
2004 630 148 23 26 10 n/a n/a 0 837
2005 403 139 13 25 9 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 387 121 15 31 7 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 359 127 18 33 9 n/a n/a 0 546
2008 318 179 13 43 10 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 340 226 11 48 8 n/a n/a 0 633
2010 347 264 11 44 12 n/a n/a 0 678
2011 309 198 9 84 3 2 59 0 664
2012 303 212 9 68 6 1 60 0 659
2013 287 221 16 65 6 0 54 0 649
2014 275 227 11 67 8 0 37 0 625
2015 229 216 4 61 4 1 31 0 546
2016 205 246 9 53 3 2 33 0 551
2017 285 311 13 86 8 3 53 0 759
2018 275 295 26 91 4 3 53 0 747
2019 262 282 44 89 4 3 47 0 731
2020 258 283 54 92 5 3 54 0 749
2021 234 267 68 98 6 2 58 0 733
2022 213 277 68 92 4 1 66 0 721
2023 175 295 85 89 8 1 71 0 724
2024 164 274 115 75 5 0 79 0 712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morton Magnet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 48.7 17.2 38.2
1989 769 50.2 15.3 33.3
1990 753 50.8 14.8 32.8
1991 764 50.7 15.0 34
1992 742 52.6 14.1 34.9
1993 849 56.1 15.1 36
1994 953 68.3 14.0 33.9
1995 850 72.9 11.7 22.5
1996 850 72.9 11.7 22.5
1997 905 64.9 13.9 20.7
1998 880 59.8 14.7 22.2
1999 824 60.0 13.7 28.8
2000 725 54.0 13.4 21.8
2001 743 54.7 13.6 25.7
2002 839 49.3 17.0 30
2003 839 49.3 17.0 30
2004 837 52.5 15.9 30.9
2005 589 39.3 15.0 38.4
2006 561 40.3 13.9 38.3
2007 546 40.5 13.5 40.8
2008 563 42.8 13.2 48.1
2009 633 46.1 13.7 50.1
2010 678 47.0 14.4 55.2
2011 664 48.5 13.6 57.8
2012 659 49.5 13.3 60.7
2013 649 44.5 14.5 60.2
2014 625 41.5 15.0 61.3
2015 546 42.0 13.0 66.7
2016 551 42.0 13.1 70.6
2017 759 58.0 13.0 65.9
2018 747 59.0 12.6 73.5
2019 731 56.5 12.9 69.2
2020 749 54.1 13.8 71.7
2021 733 53.9 13.5 77.4
2022 721 52.0 13.8 68.7
2023 724 46.0 15.7 n/a
2024 712 38.0 18.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morton Magnet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 48.7 17.2 38.2
1989 769 50.2 15.3 33.3
1990 753 50.8 14.8 32.8
1991 764 50.7 15.0 34
1992 742 52.6 14.1 34.9
1993 849 56.1 15.1 36
1994 953 68.3 14.0 33.9
1995 850 72.9 11.7 22.5
1996 850 72.9 11.7 22.5
1997 905 64.9 13.9 20.7
1998 880 59.8 14.7 22.2
1999 824 60.0 13.7 28.8
2000 725 54.0 13.4 21.8
2001 743 54.7 13.6 25.7
2002 839 49.3 17.0 30
2003 839 49.3 17.0 30
2004 837 52.5 15.9 30.9
2005 589 39.3 15.0 38.4
2006 561 40.3 13.9 38.3
2007 546 40.5 13.5 40.8
2008 563 42.8 13.2 48.1
2009 633 46.1 13.7 50.1
2010 678 47.0 14.4 55.2
2011 664 48.5 13.6 57.8
2012 659 49.5 13.3 60.7
2013 649 44.5 14.5 60.2
2014 625 41.5 15.0 61.3
2015 546 42.0 13.0 66.7
2016 551 42.0 13.1 70.6
2017 759 58.0 13.0 65.9
2018 747 59.0 12.6 73.5
2019 731 56.5 12.9 69.2
2020 749 54.1 13.8 71.7
2021 733 53.9 13.5 77.4
2022 721 52.0 13.8 68.7
2023 724 46.0 15.7 n/a
2024 712 38.0 18.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morton Magnet Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $523 (3.9%) $12,515 (94.4%) $13,262
2020 $940 (7.0%) $12,378 (91.9%) $13,474
2021 $795 (5.4%) $13,755 (93.5%) $14,713
2022 $863 (5.3%) $13,705 (84.2%) $16,277
2023 $2,644 (14.3%) $14,012 (75.9%) $18,459

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morton Magnet Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 231st of 238 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Magnet Middle School)2529
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morton Magnet Middle School)2016
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3123
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Magnet Middle School)3023
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3130
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Morton Magnet Middle School)2727
   7th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2534
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morton Magnet Middle School)3139
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3240
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morton Magnet Middle School)2726
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2230
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Morton Magnet Middle School)4134
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students731724
 1%
African American282295
 4.6%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian4485
 93.2%
Hispanic8989
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White262175
 33.2%
Two or More Races4771
 51.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Morton Magnet Middle School.

Morton Magnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Nebraska middle schools.

Students at Morton Magnet Middle School are 38% African American, 23% White, 16% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.


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