- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Morton Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317482001413
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Magnet Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #15 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 744
- students enrolled
Morton Magnet Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Magnet Middle School ranks #15 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Morton Magnet Middle School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 317482001413 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Morton Magnet Middle School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Morton Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 744
Morton Magnet Middle School
744 students
What this shows Morton Magnet Middle School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton Magnet Middle School compares
Morton Magnet Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
White 23.5%
Asian 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Morton Magnet Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morton Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morton Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Morton Magnet Middle School?
Morton Magnet Middle School has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Magnet Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Magnet Middle School is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Magnet Middle School?
Morton Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morton Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Magnet Middle School ranks #15 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Morton Magnet Middle School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.