Russell Middle School

Russell Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5304 S 172nd St,  Omaha, NE
Millard Public Schools
3.0
3.0
738 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Teresa Perkins
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
80.7%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
3/15/2022
it's a good school. I am in 6th right now. but one thing that doesn't make it 5 stars. The Content Keeper restricts things that don't need to be restricted. Please fix it.
2.0 Middle School Student
3/6/2019
i was bullied for 2 years and told many people and teachers several times and they did nothing about it. I even saw some people surround one of my friends and i had to break it up instead of the teacher that was there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/21/2026
I am extremely disappointed with the environment at Russell Middle School. There are ongoing issues with bullying that are not being handled appropriately, and this is clearly not an isolated problem—it is a pattern.What is even more concerning is that the issue is not limited to students. My child...
1.0 teacher
12/9/2025
Horrible leadership from the top down. Vice Principal Snow should replace Beth Fink as principal. Her callous behavior towards kids and staff is unacceptable. Her office is full of inspirational quotes, none of which she lives by or acts on, and anyone who needs tacky items like that lacks true wisd...
4.0 student
5/8/2023
The school is ok. I think it does a good job on safety and the teachers are very kind. I would recomend. The food is ok, though
2.0 parent
10/26/2020
Overall it is not a good experience. I don't know what is going on in those classrooms but kids with a capacity to learn and who actually learn the material should not be failing.

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Russell Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Omaha, NE and is served by the Millard Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 738 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Russell Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $497,449. Discover additional schools in the area, like Millard West High School, Millard South High School, Gretna East High School, and more. Learn more about what Omaha has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Russell Middle School.

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