Ops Virtual Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (17-18)
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)7%
19%
Black
(17-18)12%
7%
White
(17-18)74%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
7%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Ops Virtual Middle School?
53 students attend Ops Virtual Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ops Virtual Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ops Virtual Middle School offer ?
Ops Virtual Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ops Virtual Middle School part of?
Ops Virtual Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Ops Virtual Middle School located?
Ops Virtual Middle School is located in the Gifford Park neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 11 other public schools located in Gifford Park.
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