ALICE BUFFETT MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,124 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a distinctive educational institution that functions under the Omaha Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering a specialized curriculum—specifically focusing on a communication and arts-integrated approach. The school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, high standards for student conduct, and a unique instructional model that encourages students to develop strong leadership and presentation skills alongside their core academic subjects.
The school is widely recognized for its rigorous environment and its emphasis on preparing students for higher-level secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, which foster a sense of community and school pride. By integrating technology and creative expression into daily learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and communication tools necessary for future success.
The school is widely recognized for its rigorous environment and its emphasis on preparing students for higher-level secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, which foster a sense of community and school pride. By integrating technology and creative expression into daily learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and communication tools necessary for future success.
1,124
Total Students
65.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 544 |
| Hispanic | 148 |
| Black | 245 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Two or More | 126 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White544 (48.4 %)
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Black245 (21.8 %)
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Hispanic148 (13.2 %)
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Two or More126 (11.2 %)
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Asian58 (5.2 %)
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American Indian3 (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)299-2320 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,124 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
232
Grade 6
265
Grade 7
316
Grade 8
311
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 232 |
| Grade 6 | 265 |
| Grade 7 | 316 |
| Grade 8 | 311 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 534 | 47.5% |
| Male | 590 | 52.5% |
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