Is Westridge Middle School a good school?

Westridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Westridge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 624 students attended Westridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Westridge Middle School?

Students at Westridge Middle School are 57% White, 35% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Westridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Westridge Middle School usually go on to attend Grand Island Senior High School

Westridge Middle School

Summary:

Westridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Grand Island, Nebraska, with an enrollment of 599 students. The school is part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westridge Middle School generally outperforms the Grand Island Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.1% to 26.0% over the past few years. Additionally, the school's performance for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students has been lower, ranking in the bottom half of Nebraska middle schools. Interestingly, Wood River Rural Middle School, which is in a different district, significantly outperforms Westridge across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

Despite these challenges, Westridge Middle School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 13.2 over the past few years, which could be a strength. However, the school has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 46th out of 223 Nebraska middle schools in 2020-2021 to 157th out of 200 in 2023-2024. Addressing the areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and uneven performance among student subgroups, could help Westridge Middle School improve its overall performance and better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803-2915

(308) 385-5886

District: Grand Island Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,907

Students who attend Westridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grand Island Senior High School

Feeder schools for Westridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Engleman Elementary School
	Shoemaker Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 624

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

35.3%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westridge Middle School ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Westridge Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Grand Island Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), Hispanic (35.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Grand Island Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westridge Middle School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Westridge Middle School employs 50.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westridge Middle School is $15,907, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Grand Island Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westridge Middle School 157^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Westridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Grand Island Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Island Public Schools 174^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	53.51	117^th	226	48.2%
2007	79.81	17^th	227	92.5%
2008	52.55	149^th	245	39.2%
2009	60.37	99^th	243	59.3%
2010	70.84	45^th	254	82.3%
2011	84.01	18^th	246	92.7%
2012	82.11	17^th	255	93.3%
2013	67.67	66^th	248	73.4%
2014	71.12	55^th	252	78.2%
2015	67.99	60^th	256	76.6%
2016	45.60	151^st	255	40.8%
2017	43.83	141^st	236	40.3%
2018	37.74	149^th	225	33.8%
2019	42.33	155^th	247	37.2%
2021	71.95	46^th	223	79.4%
2022	55.24	109^th	249	56.2%
2023	45.49	147^th	238	38.2%
2024	29.54	157^th	200	21.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.98	2^nd	27	92.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	24.27	32^nd	44	27.3%
2019	25.62	42^nd	52	19.2%
2023	22.20	52^nd	70	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	22.53	104^th	120	13.3%
2019	29.07	94^th	123	23.6%
2021	58.16	39^th	115	66.1%
2022	52.28	63^rd	118	46.6%
2023	44.65	91^st	144	36.8%
2024	28.85	69^th	92	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	44.25	85^th	147	42.2%
2019	45.45	94^th	156	39.7%
2021	73.13	26^th	137	81.0%
2022	54.77	74^th	150	50.7%
2023	52.00	80^th	146	45.2%
2024	37.69	71^st	106	33.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	29.87	109^th	141	22.7%
2019	37.10	107^th	153	30.1%
2021	66.20	41^st	144	71.5%
2022	51.88	79^th	160	50.6%
2023	43.06	96^th	156	38.5%
2024	32.88	77^th	106	27.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	29.19	42^nd	56	25.0%
2019	28.36	47^th	62	24.2%
2021	75.19	9^th	59	84.7%
2022	61.30	20^th	61	67.2%
2023	50.64	37^th	67	44.8%
2024	37.56	39^th	56	30.4%

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Rank History for White students at Westridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.75	110^th	203	45.8%
2019	49.72	106^th	222	52.3%
2021	74.88	29^th	204	85.8%
2022	58.58	91^st	234	61.1%
2023	52.31	104^th	217	52.1%
2024	38.58	91^st	141	35.5%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	266	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
1989	252	0	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1990	243	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1991	241	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1992	239	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1993	255	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1994	256	0	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
1995	254	0	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	266
1996	254	0	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	266
1997	276	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	270	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1999	270	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	3	278
2000	271	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2001	261	2	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2002	271	2	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	286
2003	271	2	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	286
2004	257	2	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	264	2	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	245	5	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2007	229	6	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2008	245	5	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2009	302	3	2	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2010	318	2	4	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2011	318	4	4	75	3	0	6	0	410
2012	308	4	5	67	2	0	7	0	393
2013	297	1	8	84	1	0	6	0	397
2014	299	3	11	66	3	0	0	0	382
2015	348	12	13	115	6	0	1	0	495
2016	386	15	15	160	5	0	1	0	582
2017	477	24	14	176	3	1	0	0	695
2018	453	14	10	184	3	0	17	0	681
2019	455	9	7	160	3	0	11	0	645
2020	421	11	11	159	5	0	13	0	620
2021	396	5	7	142	3	0	16	0	569
2022	371	8	11	155	2	0	12	0	559
2023	373	10	7	185	1	0	23	0	599
2024	354	13	7	220	1	0	29	0	624

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	15.7	17.1	20
1989	260	15.8	16.4	20.4
1990	249	15.7	15.8	20.5
1991	247	15.9	15.5	17
1992	247	15.8	15.6	21.9
1993	263	15.9	16.5	22.8
1994	266	15.8	16.8	24.4
1995	266	16.5	16.1	9.4
1996	266	16.5	16.1	9.4
1997	285	16.7	17.1	11.6
1998	281	19.2	14.6	12.8
1999	278	19.5	14.3	20.4
2000	284	19.7	14.4	17.6
2001	275	18.6	14.8	17.8
2002	286	18.2	15.7	18.5
2003	286	18.2	15.7	18.5
2004	275	19.7	14.0	21.5
2005	292	19.6	14.9	27.1
2006	279	19.8	14.1	21.5
2007	256	20.2	12.7	23
2008	281	19.8	14.2	27.4
2009	351	23.6	14.9	34.8
2010	382	25.1	15.2	30.9
2011	410	26.9	15.2	30.2
2012	393	29.4	13.3	35.6
2013	397	28.6	13.8	36.5
2014	382	29.5	12.9	35.3
2015	495	37.0	13.3	37.8
2016	582	46.0	12.6	44.2
2017	695	53.4	12.9	42
2018	681	53.1	12.8	43.9
2019	645	51.3	12.5	39.8
2020	620	53.0	11.6	37.3
2021	569	51.0	11.1	34.8
2022	559	48.9	11.4	30.2
2023	599	45.0	13.2	43.1
2024	624	50.6	12.3	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	15.7	17.1	20
1989	260	15.8	16.4	20.4
1990	249	15.7	15.8	20.5
1991	247	15.9	15.5	17
1992	247	15.8	15.6	21.9
1993	263	15.9	16.5	22.8
1994	266	15.8	16.8	24.4
1995	266	16.5	16.1	9.4
1996	266	16.5	16.1	9.4
1997	285	16.7	17.1	11.6
1998	281	19.2	14.6	12.8
1999	278	19.5	14.3	20.4
2000	284	19.7	14.4	17.6
2001	275	18.6	14.8	17.8
2002	286	18.2	15.7	18.5
2003	286	18.2	15.7	18.5
2004	275	19.7	14.0	21.5
2005	292	19.6	14.9	27.1
2006	279	19.8	14.1	21.5
2007	256	20.2	12.7	23
2008	281	19.8	14.2	27.4
2009	351	23.6	14.9	34.8
2010	382	25.1	15.2	30.9
2011	410	26.9	15.2	30.2
2012	393	29.4	13.3	35.6
2013	397	28.6	13.8	36.5
2014	382	29.5	12.9	35.3
2015	495	37.0	13.3	37.8
2016	582	46.0	12.6	44.2
2017	695	53.4	12.9	42
2018	681	53.1	12.8	43.9
2019	645	51.3	12.5	39.8
2020	620	53.0	11.6	37.3
2021	569	51.0	11.1	34.8
2022	559	48.9	11.4	30.2
2023	599	45.0	13.2	43.1
2024	624	50.6	12.3	50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$601 (4.8%)	$10,812 (86.7%)	$12,464
2020	$935 (6.8%)	$11,644 (85.0%)	$13,706
2021	$1,083 (7.1%)	$12,872 (84.5%)	$15,228
2022	$1,477 (9.0%)	$13,426 (82.1%)	$16,362
2023	$1,607 (10.1%)	$12,154 (76.4%)	$15,907

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 147^th of 238 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westridge Middle School)	51	45	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)	37	39	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westridge Middle School)	63	62	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)	40	52	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westridge Middle School)	51	39	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)	40	44	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westridge Middle School)	47	61	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)	38	59	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westridge Middle School)	47	70	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Island Public Schools)	36	51	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westridge Middle School)	39	76	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Island Public Schools)	31	55	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Westridge Middle School)	51	72	21%
8th Grade Science (Grand Island Public Schools)	36	59	23%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	645	599	7.1%
African American	9	10	11.1%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	160	185	15.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	455	373	18%
Two or More Races	11	23	109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	43.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Westridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4111 W 13th St	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5886	624	51	12.3	50.8%	354 (56.7%)	13 (2.1%)	220 (35.3%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	29.5	157^th of 200 public middle schools	21.5%		45.5	147^th of 238 public middle schools	38.2%	10	$15,907	$1,607	$12,154
Walnut Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 N Custer Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 385-5990	789	63	12.5	81.4%	183 (23.2%)	29 (3.7%)	545 (69.1%)	9 (1.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	14.1	181^st of 200 public middle schools	9.5%		18.4	207^th of 238 public middle schools	13.0%	26	$14,973	$1,486	$11,706
Barr Middle School	Public	6-8	602 W Stolley Park Rd	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5875	663	52	12.7	75.4%	176 (26.5%)	52 (7.8%)	414 (62.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.7%)	13.9	183^rd of 200 public middle schools	8.5%		18	209^th of 238 public middle schools	12.2%	26	$14,729	$1,127	$11,362
Wood River Rural Middle School	Public	6-8	13800 W Wood River Rd	Wood River	68883	Hall County	Wood River Rural Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 583-2249	109	9	11.8	45.9%	82 (75.2%)	2 (1.8%)	21 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	75.4	41^st of 200 public middle schools	79.5%		52.6	126^th of 238 public middle schools	47.1%	85	$493	$00	$462

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