Westside Community Schools School District
School District · Omaha, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#137 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,352
$2,012 vs Nebraska median
District size
6,319 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Westside Community Schools
Westside Community Schools is a Omaha, Nebraska school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,319 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $15,352 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Westside Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunset Hills Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Westside Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Westside Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Westside Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Westside Community Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Omaha
- Total Enrollment
- 6,319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 448
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools has 12 schools in total — 10 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 Westside Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Westside Community Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Westside Community Schools?
Westside Community Schools spends $15,352 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Westside Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Westside Community Schools is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Westside Community Schools?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Westside Community Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Westside Community Schools?
Across schools in Westside Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Westside Community Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Westside Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 12 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Westside Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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