Serving 948 students in grades 7-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Omaha, NE, encompassing an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside Middle School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
948 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.57, which is less 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
#449 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #449 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Westside Middle School often compared to?
Westside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millard Central Middle School, Gretna Middle School, Beveridge Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
948 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westside Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School offer ?
Westside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Middle School part of?
Westside Middle School is part of Westside Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Westside Middle School located?
Westside Middle School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.
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