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Omaha Public Schools

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3215 Cuming St
Omaha, NE 68131
Douglas County
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PH: (402) 557-2222

  • Grades PK-12
  • 46,686 students
  • 89 schools

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 STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing
 81% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 STARS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Black, not Hispanic74%
Asian or Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Native82%
White, not Hispanic86%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch76%
Special education students61%
English language learners73%
Students served in migrant programs79%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
Black, not Hispanic76%
Asian or Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaska Native73%
White, not Hispanic87%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch76%
Special education students49%
English language learners61%
Students served in migrant programs71%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black, not Hispanic80%
Asian or Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaska Native68%
White, not Hispanic90%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch80%
Special education students57%
English language learners58%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
  • The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
  • The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic44%77%
Black, not Hispanic31%8%
Hispanic21%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%2%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,265$10,009
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%68%
Student and staff support10%4%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures20%17%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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