Alfonza W Davis Middle School

8050 N 129th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Alfonza W Davis 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 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Alfonza W Davis Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfonza W Davis Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NE)
#725 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alfonza W Davis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
31%
7%
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White
39%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alfonza W Davis Middle School's ranking?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School is ranked #725 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Alfonza W Davis Middle School often compared to?
Alfonza W Davis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Buffett Magnet MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
747 students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alfonza W Davis Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alfonza W Davis Middle School offer ?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alfonza W Davis Middle School part of?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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