Madonna School-except Children
School Notes Overview:
Madonna School is a private school founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual as created by God. Our mission is to educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible. Madonna School is a special place helping very special children. Certified by the Nebraska Department of Education, we are the only private, Catholic special education program in Omaha. Madonna School currently has 52 students enrolled for the 2006-2007 academic year. Our students range in age from 6 to 21, and have been diagnosed with an assortment of cognitive and other developmental disabilities. Although Madonna School is a special place for special needs children, every opportunity is provided for students to integrate into the community. Students go on many fieldtrips throughout the school year. In addition, students from Creighton University, Methodist College of Nursing and area high schools, as well as employees of local businesses and organizations volunteer their time to work with students in the classrooms, help with Special Olympics or organize fun activities. Madonna School's vision, purpose and goal is to encourage optimum performance, develop academic and survival skills, establish self-confidence, and make job training opportunities available to developmentally and cognitively disabled students in order to enable each to become independent, self-supporting individuals....
School Overview:
Madonna School-except Children |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Bilingual School Association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Douglas County, NE | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 42 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 17% | 12% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 1 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 13 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
This School |
(NE) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Madonna School is a private school founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual as created by God. Our mission is to educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible. Madonna School is a special place helping very special children. Certified by the Nebraska Department of Education, we are the only private, Catholic special education program in Omaha. Madonna School currently has 52 students enrolled for the 2006-2007 academic year. Our students range in age from 6 to 21, and have been diagnosed with an assortment of cognitive and other developmental disabilities. Although Madonna School is a special place for special needs children, every opportunity is provided for students to integrate into the community. Students go on many fieldtrips throughout the school year. In addition, students from Creighton University, Methodist College of Nursing and area high schools, as well as employees of local businesses and organizations volunteer their time to work with students in the classrooms, help with Special Olympics or organize fun activities. Madonna School's vision, purpose and goal is to encourage optimum performance, develop academic and survival skills, establish self-confidence, and make job training opportunities available to developmentally and cognitively disabled students in order to enable each to become independent, self-supporting individuals.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (68104) | School Zip (68104) |
(NE) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,449 people | 1,710,459 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,298 | $41,223 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 45 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (68104) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
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- Omaha Christian Academy - 264 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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