LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Middle School, located in the historic Dundee neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, serves a diverse student population as part of the Omaha Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its efforts to foster a supportive, inclusive environment for students in grades 6 through 8. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal growth through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lewis & Clark Middle School plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing the values of citizenship, leadership, and mutual respect. The school’s location on Burt Street situates it within a well-established residential area, allowing for a strong connection between the school and the families it serves. By blending traditional educational goals with initiatives aimed at student social-emotional development, Lewis & Clark strives to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that addresses the unique needs of young adolescents.

860

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	206
Black	255
Asian	63
Two or More	65
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
261 (30.3 %)
Black
255 (29.7 %)
Hispanic
206 (24.0 %)
Two or More
65 (7.6 %)
Asian
63 (7.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 87

Grade 7 365

Grade 8 408