R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 1,287 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 93 teachers, R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

R.M. Marrs Magnet Middle School, located in South Omaha, Nebraska, is a public magnet school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Omaha Public Schools district. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer specialized programming to attract a diverse student body from across the district. It is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering personal growth and community engagement among its students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, R.M. Marrs is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school promotes a culture of collaboration, often leveraging partnerships within the community to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities. By centering its mission on academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Omaha area.

For more information, contact R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 557-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5619 S 19TH STREET
OMAHA, NE 68107-3699
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R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 1,287 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
1,287
Teachers:
93
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending R M MARRS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.8%
White
9.2%
Black or African American
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.