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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Alfonza W Davis Middle School serves the northwest part of Omaha, NE, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 21.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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.
School Reviews
Review Alfonza W Davis Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
