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#623 of 967 schools in NE
Westside Middle School
Middle School · Westside Community Schools · Omaha, NE
A Westside Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8601 ARBOR ST, Omaha, NE 68124
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$96,341
Median home value
$277,200
Median rent
$1,223/mo
College educated
54.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Omaha Memorial Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Beveridge Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 746 | Compare → |
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.
Westside Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Middle School is listed in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Middle School
Westside Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, NE, part of Westside Community Schools, serving approximately 939 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Middle School
What grades does Westside Middle School serve?
Westside Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 939 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Middle School rank in NE?
Westside Middle School ranks #623 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Westside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Westside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westside Middle School a charter school?
No, Westside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Westside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Middle School?
38.4% of students at Westside 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 939
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (402) 390-6464
- Area population (ZIP 68124)
- 15,630
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 68124; 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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