RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

779 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Russell Middle School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a key component of the Millard Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic achievement and the cultivation of essential social and emotional skills during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Russell Middle School is known for offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal interest exploration. By maintaining a focus on community and collaboration among students, faculty, and families, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

779

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	643
Hispanic	66
Black	12
Asian	23
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
643 (82.5 %)
Hispanic
66 (8.5 %)
Two or More
33 (4.2 %)
Asian
23 (3.0 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-8500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 272

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 268