A
Very Good
85/100

Russell Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5304 S 172ND ST, Omaha, NE 68135
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
738
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%95/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+15 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White69%68%reading +11 pts, math +8 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +23 pts, math +12 pts78th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +33 pts, math +28 pts82nd percentile (list)
Multiracial70%90%reading +27 pts, math +49 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading +28 pts, math +28 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5304 S 172ND ST
City Omaha
ZIP Code 68135
District 3173740
NCES School ID 317374000240
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68135

Understanding the community around Russell Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $134,087
Per Capita Income $54,816
Poverty Rate 1.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.2%
High School or Higher 98.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $298,000
Median Rent $1,712
Owner-Occupied 90.0%
Renter-Occupied 10.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Russell Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 2.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 738
Teachers (FTE) 47.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has 738 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Russell Middle School serve?
Russell Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Russell Middle School receive per student?
Russell Middle School receives $13,267 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Russell Middle School in 68135 ▼
Avg Home Value
$393,860
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,998
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
10.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026