Bluestem Middle School serves 603 students in grades 6-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
603 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Bluestem Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bluestem Middle School?
603 students attend Bluestem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bluestem Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluestem Middle School?
Bluestem Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bluestem Middle School offer ?
Bluestem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Bluestem Middle School part of?
Bluestem Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
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