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 769 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 939 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 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
769 students
939 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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
270
-
Grade 7 Students
267
470
Grade 8 Students
232
469
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
87%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
