Top Rankings
Douglas Co West Community Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,039 students in Douglas Co West Community Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Douglas Co West Community Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
17 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
907 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
51
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,038 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,038
$15,508
Spending / Student
$13,846
$16,823
Best Douglas Co West Community Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Center St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Co West High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 310 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Douglas Co West Community Schs School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schs School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,039 students.
What is the rank of Douglas Co West Community Schs School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schs School District is ranked #157 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: 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 Schs School District?
87% of Douglas Co West Community Schs School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Douglas Co West Community Schs School District?
Douglas Co West Community Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Douglas Co West Community Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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