Gretna Middle School vs. Westside Middle School
Should you attend Gretna Middle School or Westside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gretna Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Overall Rank
Westside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Gretna Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 979 students in grades 7-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
728 students
979 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#546 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
266
-
Grade 7 Students
220
472
Grade 8 Students
242
507
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
89%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
