Douglas County West Middle School

Q: Is Douglas County West Middle School a good school?

Douglas County West Middle School ranks 113 th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Douglas County West Middle School is a public middle school in Valley, Nebraska, serving 240 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Douglas County West Community Schools district, which is ranked 98 out of 182 districts in the state.

Douglas County West Middle School has generally performed better than the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests, with 8th-grade students scoring 63.74% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 62.77%, and 7th-grade students scoring 68.18% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 55.38%. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates at 21.1%, which is above the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 13 to 14.2 students per teacher, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 39.17% in 2020-2021 to 30.42% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) and Fremont Middle School in the Fremont Public Schools district, Douglas County West Middle School generally performs better. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Elkhorn Public Schools district, which includes several top-ranked middle schools in the state, such as Elkhorn Valley View Middle School and Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064-0378

(402) 779-2646

District: Douglas County West Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,581

Students who attend Douglas County West Middle School usually attend:

High:

Douglas County West High School

Feeder schools for Douglas County West Middle School:

Elementary:

Douglas County West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.29. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas County West Middle School is $15,581.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas County West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County West Middle School 113^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Douglas County West Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Douglas County West Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County West Community Schools 98^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Douglas County West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2007	69.73	55^th	227	75.8%
2008	38.62	198^th	245	19.2%
2009	43.93	179^th	243	26.3%
2010	46.26	168^th	254	33.9%
2011	35.92	182^nd	246	26.0%
2012	61.73	88^th	255	65.5%
2013	65.65	77^th	248	69.0%
2014	79.85	29^th	252	88.5%
2015	51.12	135^th	256	47.3%
2016	52.08	131^st	255	48.6%
2017	49.89	124^th	236	47.5%
2018	58.31	94^th	225	58.2%
2019	71.28	53^rd	247	78.5%
2021	52.66	111^th	223	50.2%
2022	63.72	82^nd	249	67.1%
2023	55.34	116^th	238	51.3%
2024	52.29	113^th	200	43.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.72	61^st	120	49.2%
2019	64.37	35^th	123	71.5%
2021	41.91	71^st	115	38.3%
2022	53.06	58^th	118	50.8%
2023	41.09	97^th	144	32.6%
2024	43.82	53^rd	92	42.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.87	35^th	147	76.2%
2019	77.14	24^th	156	84.6%
2021	58.52	56^th	137	59.1%
2022	69.77	35^th	150	76.7%
2023	66.56	51^st	146	65.1%
2024	59.42	47^th	106	55.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	45.13	82^nd	141	41.8%
2019	61.13	54^th	153	64.7%
2021	46.53	77^th	144	46.5%
2022	52.07	78^th	160	51.3%
2023	48.46	87^th	156	44.2%
2024	52.28	56^th	106	47.2%

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Rank History for White students at Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.11	80^th	203	60.6%
2019	74.02	37^th	222	83.3%
2021	43.16	120^th	204	41.2%
2022	56.35	96^th	234	59.0%
2023	49.60	115^th	217	47.0%
2024	44.53	83^rd	141	41.1%

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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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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

I feel as a teacher in DC West Middle School that we care about our students, strive for their success and prepare them for the future. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Douglas County West Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	178	3	3	7	4	n/a	n/a	195
2007	184	5	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	202
2008	165	4	5	9	2	n/a	n/a	185
2009	166	5	7	12	2	n/a	n/a	192
2010	155	5	6	15	3	n/a	n/a	184
2011	148	8	3	14	2	0	0	175
2012	159	12	3	15	5	1	1	196
2013	163	7	1	9	6	0	2	188
2014	168	6	0	9	7	0	3	193
2015	212	5	0	9	3	0	4	233
2016	210	6	0	7	1	0	4	228
2017	213	7	0	11	0	0	6	237
2018	168	8	0	11	0	0	4	191
2019	156	6	2	16	1	0	4	185
2020	175	5	4	14	0	0	6	204
2021	186	5	3	13	0	0	10	217
2022	207	3	4	16	0	0	8	238
2023	208	5	2	15	1	0	9	240

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 Douglas County West Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	195	15.8	12.3	31.3
2007	202	15.1	13.4	34.7
2008	185	15.6	11.9	31.9
2009	192	15.0	12.8	35.4
2010	184	15.8	11.6	36.4
2011	175	16.3	10.7	40
2012	196	16.4	11.9	46.9
2013	188	15.7	11.9	46.8
2014	193	16.7	11.5	38.9
2015	233	18.0	12.9	34.3
2016	228	18.0	12.6	37.7
2017	237	18.2	13.0	35
2018	191	15.4	12.3	34
2019	185	15.3	12.0	34.1
2020	204	13.8	14.7	32.8
2021	217	15.2	14.2	39.2
2022	238	17.4	13.6	35.7
2023	240	18.3	13.0	30.4

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 Douglas County West Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	195	15.8	12.3	31.3
2007	202	15.1	13.4	34.7
2008	185	15.6	11.9	31.9
2009	192	15.0	12.8	35.4
2010	184	15.8	11.6	36.4
2011	175	16.3	10.7	40
2012	196	16.4	11.9	46.9
2013	188	15.7	11.9	46.8
2014	193	16.7	11.5	38.9
2015	233	18.0	12.9	34.3
2016	228	18.0	12.6	37.7
2017	237	18.2	13.0	35
2018	191	15.4	12.3	34
2019	185	15.3	12.0	34.1
2020	204	13.8	14.7	32.8
2021	217	15.2	14.2	39.2
2022	238	17.4	13.6	35.7
2023	240	18.3	13.0	30.4

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 Douglas County West Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$17 (0.1%)	$12,223 (94.1%)	$12,994
2020	$381 (3.0%)	$11,665 (91.7%)	$12,717
2021	$376 (2.8%)	$12,335 (92.5%)	$13,335
2022	$672 (5.7%)	$10,591 (89.4%)	$11,844
2023	$725 (4.7%)	$14,291 (91.7%)	$15,581

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas County West 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 53^rd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 116^th of 238 Middle schools	27.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Middle School)	64	67	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Community Schools)	64	67	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Middle School)	64	79	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Community Schools)	64	79	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Middle School)	65	51	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Community Schools)	65	51	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Middle School)	57	79	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Community Schools)	57	79	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Middle School)	53	59	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County West Community Schools)	53	59	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Middle School)	53	58	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Douglas County West Community Schools)	53	58	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Douglas County West Middle School)	76	69	7%
8th Grade Science (Douglas County West Community Schools)	76	69	7%
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	185	240	29.7%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	208	33.3%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	30.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Douglas County West Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2024)				NSCAS Mathematics (2024)				NSCAS Science (2024)		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	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas County West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Pine St	Valley	68064	Douglas County	Douglas County West Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 779-2646	240	18	13.0	30.4%	208 (86.7%)	5 (2.1%)	15 (6.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	52.3	113^th of 200 public middle schools	43.5%		55.3	116^th of 238 public middle schools	51.3%	3		55.6	63.6	63.7		56.8	68.2	61.5		76.9	$15,581	$725	$14,291
Elkhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 N 207th Plaza	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2428	607	44	13.8	19.9%	492 (81.1%)	8 (1.3%)	48 (7.9%)	31 (5.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.0%)	87.8	10^th of 200 public middle schools	95.0%		83.5	23^rd of 238 public middle schools	90.3%	13		79.6	77.1	85.9		79.2	75.8	90.7		82.3	$12,519	$131	$10,848
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School	Public	6-8	1313 S 208th St	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0362	604	42	14.5	4.1%	529 (87.6%)	12 (2.0%)	24 (4.0%)	22 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	95.8	2^nd of 200 public middle schools	99.0%		94.8	2^nd of 238 public middle schools	99.2%			91.8	89.6	91.7		89.9	86.4	89.6		91.2	$11,635	$131	$10,135
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	18330 Purple Martin Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-5787	313	25	12.6	9.3%	245 (78.3%)	9 (2.9%)	21 (6.7%)	25 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.8%)	92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%		91.2	6^th of 238 public middle schools	97.5%	2		89.5	76.3	90.5		88.7	78.6	88.9		89.7	$16,200	$131	$12,910
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School	Public	6-8	17801 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9399	518	39	13.4	14.9%	387 (74.7%)	20 (3.9%)	27 (5.2%)	54 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.4%)	93.9	3^rd of 200 public middle schools	98.5%		94.1	4^th of 238 public middle schools	98.3%	1		86.3	84.8	94.7		84.5	82.6	87.6		89.9	$13,273	$131	$11,527
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	545	40	13.5	5.0%	437 (80.2%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.9%)	48 (8.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.3%)	96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%		94.3	3^rd of 238 public middle schools	98.7%	2		87.5	87.0	91.7		90.3	86.4	92.2		95.6	$12,574	$131	$11,002
Bennington South Middle School	Public	6-8	9809 North 171st Street	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 238-3079	510	38	13.5	9.4%	429 (84.1%)	23 (4.5%)	18 (3.5%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	89	8^th of 200 public middle schools	96.0%		89.6	7^th of 238 public middle schools	97.1%	1		84.1	77.9	88.0		79.6	71.3	83.6		92.4	$13,733	$28	$11,321
Bennington Middle School	Public	6-8	11201 North 168 St	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-3082	410	34	11.9	19.0%	349 (85.1%)	20 (4.9%)	21 (5.1%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	87.8	9^th of 200 public middle schools	95.5%		87	10^th of 238 public middle schools	95.8%	1		80.1	75.9	78.8		83.3	87.9	78.8		85.6	$15,202	$31	$12,640
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)	Public	5-6	200 Johnson Road	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 721-2003	658	49	13.3	64.7%	359 (54.6%)	10 (1.5%)	268 (40.7%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.8%)								(n/a)	43.0	43.0			41.7	51.9			77.0		$13,231	$571	$12,061
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	947	58	16.3	21.4%	728 (76.9%)	33 (3.5%)	88 (9.3%)	55 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.5%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8		78.6	71.9	75.6		83.1	77.7	76.5		84.0	$11,496	$319	$10,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas County West Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Douglas County West Middle School?

Students at Douglas County West Middle School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Douglas County West Middle School in?

Douglas County West Community Schools

Is Douglas County West Middle School a good school?

Douglas County West Middle School ranks 113^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Douglas County West Middle School attend?

Students who attend Douglas County West Middle School usually go on to attend Douglas County West High School

How many students attend Douglas County West Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Douglas County West Middle School.

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