Very Good
#310 of 967 schools in NE
Top 32% in state
Douglas Co West Middle School
Middle School · Douglas Co West Community Schs · Valley, NE
A Douglas Co West Community Schs middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
401 S PINE ST PO BOX 378, Valley, NE 68064
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Co West Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Co West 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average273/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley), 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
$92,938
Median home value
$476,400
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Douglas Co West Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Co West Middle School is listed in DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Co West Middle School
Douglas Co West Middle School is a public middle school in Valley, NE, part of Douglas Co West Community Schs, serving approximately 245 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Co West Middle School
What grades does Douglas Co West Middle School serve?
Douglas Co West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Douglas Co West Middle School?
Douglas Co West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Co West Middle School rank in NE?
Douglas Co West Middle School ranks #310 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Douglas Co West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Co West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Douglas Co West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Co West Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Douglas Co West Middle School a charter school?
No, Douglas Co West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Co West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Co West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Co West Middle School?
32.2% of students at Douglas Co West Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (402) 779-2646
- Area population (ZIP 68064)
- 3,924
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 68064; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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