Westside Community Schools

The Westside Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 12 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several elementary schools ranking among the top in the state.

The standout schools in the district include Oakdale Elementary School, which ranks 45th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, as well as Sunset Hills Elementary School, Loveland Elementary School, and Prairie Lane Elementary School, all of which rank among the top 32 elementary schools in the state and have outstanding test scores. These four schools stand out as the top performers in the district.

At the secondary level, Westside High School has a student population of 2,106 and test scores above the state average, while Westside Middle School has a student population of 979 and test scores that are also above the state average. The district as a whole invests heavily in education, with spending per student ranging from $14,445 to $17,405, though there are still significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing elementary schools that warrant further investigation.