For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,727 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Central Omaha are Westside Middle School, Ralston Middle School and Norris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Grades: 7-8
| 939 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Lakeview
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-4701
Grades: 7-8
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Westside Middle School, Ralston Middle School and Norris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
4 public middle schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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