Top Rankings
Douglas Co West Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,116 students in Douglas Co West 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 Douglas Co West Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
1,116 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Douglas Co West 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,931 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,931
$15,464
Spending / Student
$12,891
$16,776
Best Douglas Co West Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Co West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Center St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Co West Alternative High School
Alternative School
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Valley, NE 68064
(531) 329-3403
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas Co West Community Schools School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,116 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Co West Community Schools School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schools School District is ranked #97 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas Co West Community Schools School District?
87% of Douglas Co West Community Schools School District students are White, 8% 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 School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Douglas Co West Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,891 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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