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#962 of 967 schools in NE
Alfonza W Davis Middle School
Middle School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE
An Omaha Public Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8050 N 129TH AVENUE, Omaha, NE 68142
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alfonza W Davis Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,917
Median home value
$315,700
Median rent
$1,667/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
97.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Omaha Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 112
- Rank in district
- #84 of 89
- District spending per student
- $16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfonza W Davis Middle School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfonza W Davis Middle School
Alfonza W Davis Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 746 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfonza W Davis Middle School
What grades does Alfonza W Davis Middle School serve?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfonza W Davis Middle School rank in NE?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks #962 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Alfonza W Davis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfonza W Davis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alfonza W Davis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfonza W Davis Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Alfonza W Davis Middle School a charter school?
No, Alfonza W Davis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfonza W Davis Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alfonza W Davis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (531) 299-2340
- Area population (ZIP 68142)
- 4,692
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68142; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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