NATHAN HALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

685 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School, located in the Benson area of Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Omaha Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its **Communications and Technology magnet theme**, which integrates rigorous academics with hands-on learning experiences in areas such as digital media, broadcasting, and information technology. By focusing on these modern skill sets, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce while fostering creativity and technical proficiency.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Nathan Hale is known for a strong commitment to cultivating a supportive community environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and personal growth. As part of the Omaha Public Schools magnet program, it attracts a diverse student body from across the district, providing unique educational opportunities that prioritize critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of students into well-rounded, tech-savvy citizens.

685

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATHAN HALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	99
Black	209
Asian	236
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

Asian
236 (34.5%)
Black
209 (30.5%)
Hispanic
99 (14.5%)
White
88 (12.8%)
Two or More
49 (7.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2360
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 207