Douglas Co West Community Schs School District
School District · Valley, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,835
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Douglas Co West Community Schs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Douglas Co West Community Schs as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Douglas Co West High School
Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Douglas Co West Middle School
Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#124 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,835
$1,529 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,116 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Douglas Co West Community Schs ranks #124 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Douglas Co West Community Schs's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Douglas Co West High School (7.3/10), Douglas Co West Middle School (7.3/10), and Douglas Co West Elementary Sch (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Co West High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Douglas Co West Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Douglas Co West Elementary Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Douglas Co West Community Schs
Douglas Co West Community Schs is a Valley, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $15,835 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Douglas Co West Community Schs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Douglas Co West High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Douglas Co West Community Schs students show an average math proficiency of 68.0% and ELA proficiency of 67.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs with test data.
Schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas Co West Community Schs?
Douglas Co West Community Schs has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Douglas Co West Community Schs?
The average composite rating for Douglas Co West Community Schs is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Douglas Co West Community Schs?
Douglas Co West Community Schs spends $15,835 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas Co West Community Schs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Douglas Co West Community Schs is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Douglas Co West Community Schs?
Douglas Co West High School is the highest-rated school in Douglas Co West Community Schs with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Douglas Co West Community Schs?
Across schools in Douglas Co West Community Schs with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Douglas Co West Community Schs compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Douglas Co West Community Schs has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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