MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL

769 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Monroe Middle School, located in the Benson area of Omaha, Nebraska, serves a diverse student population as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs, the school strives to provide students with a well-rounded middle school experience that prepares them for the transition to high school.

The school is notably integrated into its neighborhood community on Bedford Avenue, often acting as a hub for local families. In recent years, Monroe Middle School has focused on implementing data-driven instruction and personalized learning strategies to address the unique needs of its students. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages students to pursue their interests while meeting rigorous academic standards.

769

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	129
Black	310
Asian	142
Two or More	54
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

Black
310 (40.3 %)
Asian
142 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
129 (16.8 %)
White
121 (15.7 %)
Two or More
54 (7.0 %)
American Indian
11 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2460
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
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 6 208

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 258