Serving 732 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 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alfonza W Davis Middle School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfonza W Davis Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
30%
7%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #818 out of 901 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 Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
732 students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Alfonza W Davis Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfonza W Davis Middle School part of?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School is part of Omaha School District.
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