At a glance
Reported students
894
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Bluestem Middle School: 894 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bluestem Middle School
Bluestem Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Omaha. It is one of 112 current school records connected to Omaha Public Schools. NCES reports 894 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Nebraska median of 13.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.3%) and Black (13%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bluestem Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.1%
- Hispanic72.3%
- Black13%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Omaha Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
839 reported students
Buffett Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
952 reported students
Morton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
744 reported students
Beveridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
740 reported students
Davis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
732 reported students
Marrs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,066 reported students
Public schools near Bluestem Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 682 | 1.5 mi |
| Marrs Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,066 | 2 mi |
| Norris Middle School Middle · Omaha Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,140 | 2.6 mi |
| Ralston Middle School Middle · Ralston Public Schools | 07–08 | 488 | 3.3 mi |
| La Vista Middle School Middle · Papillion La Vista Community Schools | 07–08 | 719 | 3.4 mi |
| Westside Middle School Middle · Westside Community Schools | 07–08 | 948 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bluestem Middle School
What grades does Bluestem Middle School serve?
Bluestem Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Omaha Public Schools.
How many students attend Bluestem Middle School?
Bluestem Middle School reported 894 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bluestem Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 894 students and 51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bluestem Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bluestem Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Omaha Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bluestem Middle School in?
Bluestem Middle School is part of Omaha Public Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 112 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bluestem Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bryan Middle School (1.5 mi), Marrs Middle School (2 mi), Norris Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.