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Central Park Elementary School vs. Western Hills Magnet Center

Should you attend Central Park Elementary School or Western Hills Magnet Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Central Park Elementary School
4904 N 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68111
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1/
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Bottom 50%
Western Hills Magnet Center
6523 Western Avenue
Omaha, NE 68132
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Park Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills Magnet Center 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
307 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Hills Magnet Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Hills Magnet Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Hills Magnet Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Omaha Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Magnet Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Omaha Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#888 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#837 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Hills Magnet Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Magnet Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Magnet Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Western Hills Magnet Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
4
Kindergarten Students
38
65
Grade 1 Students
57
61
Grade 2 Students
42
67
Grade 3 Students
34
55
Grade 4 Students
34
47
Grade 5 Students
62
44
Grade 6 Students
-
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
52%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Hills Magnet Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Omaha Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Hills Magnet Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Hills Magnet Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Hills Magnet Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Omaha Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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