Top Rankings
Westside Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,221 students in Westside Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Westside Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
6,221 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
445 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Westside Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
23 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
216 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
633 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
605 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
4,193 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
547 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
476
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
406
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
457
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
416
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
412
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
428
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
492
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
515
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
489
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
497
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
527
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,864 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,482
$15,508
Spending / Student
$15,864
$16,823
Best Westside Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8201 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6455
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6485
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9503 Walnut St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6480
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9801 W. Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6460
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Rockbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2514 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6475
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11444 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-6470
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Grades: 7-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #88.
Westside High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #99.
Paddock Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Paddock Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6465
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1111.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7802 Hascall
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6495
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #1212.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Robertson Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-6490
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
9030 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 390-8207
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westside High School West Campus
Alternative School
3504 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 390-8214
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,221 students.
What is the rank of Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District is ranked #79 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westside Community Schools School District?
67% of Westside Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Community Schools School District?
Westside Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Westside Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,864 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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