MORTON MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morton Magnet Middle School, located in the Benson area of Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a specialized learning institution within the Omaha Public Schools district. As a "magnet" school, it is designed to offer a unique educational focus—specifically in communication arts and technology—that differentiates it from traditional neighborhood middle schools. The school emphasizes project-based learning and integrates technology into its daily curriculum to help students develop 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Beyond its academic core, Morton Magnet is known for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and specialized clubs, which are intended to engage students' personal interests and promote character development. By leveraging its specialized theme and community-centered approach, Morton Magnet aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while encouraging them to become innovative problem-solvers in their community.

744

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORTON MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	95
Black	263
Asian	130
Two or More	72
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Black
263 (35.3%)
White
175 (23.5%)
Asian
130 (17.5%)
Hispanic
95 (12.8%)
Two or More
72 (9.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)299-2480
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 6 255

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 248