Westside Community Schools School District

909 S 76th St
Omaha, NE 68114-4599
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Westside Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 939 students in Westside Community Schools School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Nebraska.
Public Middle School in Westside Community School School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
14 Schools
336 Schools
# Students
6,319 Students
80,801 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
6,586 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Westside Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#121 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Westside Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westside Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Westside Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
206 Students
2,155 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
780 Students
15,703 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
625 Students
4,374 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
4,109 Students
53,695 Students
% White Students
65%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
580 Students
3,310 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
154
137
# Students in K Grade:
403
238
# Students in 1st Grade:
441
240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
474
276
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
258
# Students in 4th Grade:
462
360
# Students in 5th Grade:
443
1,359
# Students in 6th Grade:
444
15,828
# Students in 7th Grade:
470
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
469
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
536
3,765
# Students in 10th Grade:
527
3,741
# Students in 11th Grade:
500
3,520
# Students in 12th Grade:
575
3,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,618 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Westside Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$99 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Westside Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,242
$15,464
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Westside Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,618
$16,776
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Westside Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Westside Community Schools School District Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 390-6464
Grades: 7-8
| 939 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Quick Links