Douglas County West Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(402) 779-2646
Douglas County West Middle School serves 191 students in grades 6-8.
Douglas County West Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Douglas County West Middle School's student population of 191 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Douglas County West Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Douglas County West Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #425 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County West Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Douglas County West Middle School is Douglas County West High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elkhorn Middle School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Douglas County West Alternative High School Alternative School
0.0 miles
800 N Front St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121 0 n/a n/a - Elkhorn Elkhorn Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 468 students10
2.6 miles
3200 N 207th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2428 2.6 6-8 468 - Elkhorn Elkhorn B-3 Early Education Center Grades: PK | 108 students
2.7 miles
20601 Glenn St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3790 2.7 PK 108 - Elkhorn Westridge Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 51 students
2.7 miles
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559 2.7 PK 51 - Elkhorn Westridge Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 338 students10
2.8 miles
3100 N 206th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2559 2.8 PK-5 338
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