D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Western Hills Magnet Center

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 6523 WESTERN AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68117
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
370
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%9/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency27% (−26 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−26 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
White35%35%reading -24 pts, math -25 pts5th percentile (list)
Black17%27%reading -7 pts, math +8 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +3 pts, math -8 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts6th 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 6523 WESTERN AVENUE
City Omaha
ZIP Code 68117
District 3174820
NCES School ID 317482001444
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68117

Understanding the community around Western Hills Magnet Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,196
Per Capita Income $29,422
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 81.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,400
Median Rent $1,234
Owner-Occupied 78.3%
Renter-Occupied 21.7%
View full data for ZIP 68117 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Western Hills Magnet Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 32.4%
White 29.7%
Hispanic/Latino 18.7%
Two or More Races 12.7%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 370
Teachers (FTE) 25.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has 370 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Western Hills Magnet Center serve?
Western Hills Magnet Center serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Western Hills Magnet Center receive per student?
Western Hills Magnet Center receives $17,584 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Western Hills Magnet Center in 68117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$224,178
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,700
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
21.7%

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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