Top Rankings
Douglas Co West Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,096 students in Douglas Co West Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Douglas Co West Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
1,096 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Douglas Co West Community Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% White
86%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,734 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,141 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
Spending
$30 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,734
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,141
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
Best Douglas Co West Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Co West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Center St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Co West Falcon Achievement Center
Alternative School
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas Co West Community Schools?
Douglas Co West Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,096 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Co West Community Schools?
Douglas Co West Community Schools is ranked #102 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas Co West Community Schools?
86% of Douglas Co West Community Schools students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Co West Community Schools?
Douglas Co West Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Douglas Co West Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,141 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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