King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Summary:

King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 667 students. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Nebraska middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking of 195 out of 200 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors. King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Omaha Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 25.12% to 39.37%, while the district and state averages were significantly higher, ranging from 32.76% to 62.77%. The school's mathematics proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 9% to 19.78%, compared to the district and state averages of 21.42% to 57.22%. Additionally, King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 21.1% to 51.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School to other magnet middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools district, such as R.M. Marrs Magnet Middle School, Morton Magnet Middle School, and Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, it becomes evident that King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School is the lowest-performing of the group. These other magnet schools consistently outperform King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and mathematics. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $18,452 in the 2022-2023 school year, the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3720 Florence Blvd
       Omaha, NE  68110-1794


(531) 299-2380

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,452 Help


Students who attend King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School usually attend:

High:    North High School

Feeder schools for King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School:

Elementary:    Lothrop Magnet Center

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  622

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
Hispanic:
21.5%
White:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Compare Details King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School ranks worse than 97.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 8th 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 1.11. (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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), Hispanic (21.5%), White (14.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School is 18.8. 9 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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School is $18,452, which is the 5th highest among 13 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School 195th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See King Science/Technical 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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

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Rank History for all students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.26 151st 226 33.2%
2007 36.05 172nd 227 24.2%
2008 40.57 187th 245 23.7%
2009 36.42 200th 243 17.7%
2010 16.45 241st 254 5.1%
2011 7.82 234th 246 4.9%
2012 10.41 245th 255 3.9%
2013 11.17 238th 248 4.0%
2014 16.49 231st 252 8.3%
2015 21.95 229th 256 10.5%
2016 20.87 227th 255 11.0%
2017 13.79 221st 236 6.4%
2018 6.38 217th 225 3.6%
2019 6.09 239th 247 3.2%
2021 3.91 217th 223 2.7%
2022 2.30 243rd 249 2.4%
2023 1.02 234th 238 1.7%
2024 1.11 195th 200 2.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.87 21st 28 25.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.45 27th 35 22.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 36th 44 18.2%
2022 17.37 38th 46 17.4%
2023 18.63 55th 70 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.83 116th 120 3.3%
2019 7.60 117th 123 4.9%
2021 6.74 109th 115 5.2%
2022 5.32 115th 118 2.5%
2023 2.30 143rd 144 0.7%
2024 5.22 88th 92 4.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.03 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.58 144th 147 2.0%
2019 6.06 149th 156 4.5%
2021 4.45 131st 137 4.4%
2022 2.05 147th 150 2.0%
2023 1.27 144th 146 1.4%
2024 1.98 102nd 106 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.23 133rd 141 5.7%
2019 6.69 145th 153 5.2%
2021 3.95 139th 144 3.5%
2022 3.19 155th 160 3.1%
2023 1.75 152nd 156 2.6%
2024 7.09 96th 106 9.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.35 9th 12 25.0%
2023 17.34 16th 18 11.1%
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Rank History for African American students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.39 18th 21 14.3%
2019 16.68 20th 24 16.7%
2021 13.57 15th 18 16.7%
2022 13.35 21st 24 12.5%
2023 19.28 25th 30 16.7%
2024 25.76 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.24 36th 56 35.7%
2019 39.97 37th 62 40.3%
2021 22.98 49th 59 16.9%
2022 20.27 53rd 61 13.1%
2023 10.12 62nd 67 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.32 118th 203 41.9%
2019 52.03 100th 222 55.0%
2021 48.63 105th 204 48.5%
2022 26.23 190th 234 18.8%
2023 9.68 204th 217 6.0%
2024 15.58 125th 141 11.3%
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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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 85 50 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1990 155 94 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 171 103 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 179 105 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 192 105 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 187 97 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 180 98 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 180 98 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 178 106 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 173 108 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 162 109 7 3 1 n/a n/a 5 287
2000 178 279 9 15 5 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 139 287 4 16 7 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 85 255 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 85 255 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 92 255 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 101 251 9 16 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 98 270 6 25 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 118 238 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 123 238 5 38 4 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 125 226 4 41 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2010 123 232 7 43 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 105 209 9 35 7 0 21 0 386
2012 104 188 6 31 5 0 18 0 352
2013 101 165 5 29 3 0 21 0 324
2014 106 184 6 28 2 0 19 0 345
2015 116 159 3 29 1 0 20 0 328
2016 116 161 3 31 5 0 27 0 343
2017 185 289 17 76 4 0 43 0 614
2018 175 358 39 111 5 0 45 0 733
2019 149 367 44 93 3 0 44 0 700
2020 146 395 56 107 6 0 53 0 763
2021 107 361 53 117 4 0 53 0 695
2022 102 368 53 120 5 1 47 0 696
2023 86 351 52 128 6 2 42 0 667
2024 88 293 53 134 6 2 46 0 622

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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 138 12.0 11.5 33.3
1990 262 22.7 11.5 32.8
1991 284 22.9 12.4 33.8
1992 290 25.0 11.6 34.8
1993 302 22.1 13.7 36.1
1994 288 23.7 12.2 34
1995 297 22.6 13.1 27.6
1996 297 22.6 13.1 27.6
1997 303 22.9 13.2 33.3
1998 294 23.8 12.4 36.4
1999 287 25.7 11.2 46.1
2000 486 47.4 10.3 51.4
2001 453 41.9 10.8 64.5
2002 369 39.0 9.5 64.5
2003 369 39.0 9.5 64.5
2004 382 35.5 10.8 69.9
2005 380 36.8 10.3 61.8
2006 402 35.0 11.5 61.9
2007 392 35.5 11.0 65.1
2008 408 39.0 10.5 67.4
2009 399 36.5 10.9 66.9
2010 409 34.2 11.9 73.3
2011 386 34.7 11.1 75.9
2012 352 31.2 11.2 74.7
2013 324 26.2 12.3 70.1
2014 345 23.9 14.4 71.9
2015 328 25.0 13.1 72
2016 343 28.0 12.2 69.4
2017 614 44.2 13.8 65.6
2018 733 50.2 14.6 80.2
2019 700 49.2 14.2 78
2020 763 53.0 14.3 79.9
2021 695 45.0 15.4 85.9
2022 696 49.2 14.1 78.7
2023 667 41.0 16.2 n/a
2024 622 33.0 18.8 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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 138 12.0 11.5 33.3
1990 262 22.7 11.5 32.8
1991 284 22.9 12.4 33.8
1992 290 25.0 11.6 34.8
1993 302 22.1 13.7 36.1
1994 288 23.7 12.2 34
1995 297 22.6 13.1 27.6
1996 297 22.6 13.1 27.6
1997 303 22.9 13.2 33.3
1998 294 23.8 12.4 36.4
1999 287 25.7 11.2 46.1
2000 486 47.4 10.3 51.4
2001 453 41.9 10.8 64.5
2002 369 39.0 9.5 64.5
2003 369 39.0 9.5 64.5
2004 382 35.5 10.8 69.9
2005 380 36.8 10.3 61.8
2006 402 35.0 11.5 61.9
2007 392 35.5 11.0 65.1
2008 408 39.0 10.5 67.4
2009 399 36.5 10.9 66.9
2010 409 34.2 11.9 73.3
2011 386 34.7 11.1 75.9
2012 352 31.2 11.2 74.7
2013 324 26.2 12.3 70.1
2014 345 23.9 14.4 71.9
2015 328 25.0 13.1 72
2016 343 28.0 12.2 69.4
2017 614 44.2 13.8 65.6
2018 733 50.2 14.6 80.2
2019 700 49.2 14.2 78
2020 763 53.0 14.3 79.9
2021 695 45.0 15.4 85.9
2022 696 49.2 14.1 78.7
2023 667 41.0 16.2 n/a
2024 622 33.0 18.8 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 King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (7.3%) $11,705 (89.2%) $13,124
2020 $1,528 (11.7%) $11,136 (85.3%) $13,056
2021 $1,376 (9.2%) $13,214 (88.4%) $14,950
2022 $1,383 (8.6%) $12,519 (78.1%) $16,023
2023 $2,590 (14.0%) $13,638 (73.9%) $18,452

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

Impact of COVID-19 on King Science/Technical 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 239th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 238 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)2918
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3038
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)2715
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)4326
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)4958
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)2922
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)1914
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3123
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)3621
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3130
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)2325
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2534
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)3437
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3240
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)2020
   8th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2230
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School)3334
 1%
   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 Students700667
 4.7%
African American367351
 4.4%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian4452
 18.2%
Hispanic93128
 37.6%
Pacific Islander02
White14986
 42.3%
Two or More Races4442
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School

King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 622 students attended King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School.

Students at King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School are 47% African American, 22% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend King Science/Technical Magnet Middle School usually go on to attend North High School


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