Is Alfonza W Davis Middle School a good school?

Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 746 students attended Alfonza W Davis Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Alfonza W Davis Middle School?

Students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School are 38% White, 32% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Alfonza W Davis Middle School attend?

Students who attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School usually go on to attend Northwest High School

Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Summary:

Alfonza W Davis Middle School is a public middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 759 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 177 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alfonza W Davis Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Nebraska middle schools, with a 0-star rating and proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 49.8% to 52.8% across grades 6-8, compared to the state averages of 58.3% to 62.77%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 27.6% to 36.25%, compared to the state averages of 55.38% to 57.22%. Additionally, Alfonza W Davis Middle School has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.5% to 40.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Alfonza W Davis Middle School to other nearby middle schools within the Omaha Public Schools district, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For instance, Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School and Beveridge Magnet Middle School have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Alfonza W Davis. Furthermore, examining the performance of middle schools in other nearby districts, such as Millard Public Schools and Bennington Public Schools, reveals a stark contrast, with these districts consistently ranking among the top-performing in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8050 N 129th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68142-1804

(531) 299-2340

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,578

Students who attend Alfonza W Davis Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northwest High School

Feeder schools for Alfonza W Davis Middle School:

Elementary:	Boyd Elementary School
	Prairie Wind Elementary School
	Saddlebrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 746

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.2%

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Compare Details Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.61. (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 Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), African American (32%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is 19. 10 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alfonza W Davis Middle School employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is $17,578, which is the 7^th highest among 13 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alfonza W Davis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alfonza W Davis Middle School 185^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Alfonza W Davis Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 177^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	46.19	157^th	256	38.7%
2016	52.46	129^th	255	49.4%
2017	25.18	195^th	236	17.4%
2018	28.32	183^rd	225	18.7%
2019	30.20	186^th	247	24.7%
2021	23.89	188^th	223	15.7%
2022	12.18	235^th	249	5.6%
2023	10.26	222^nd	238	6.7%
2024	12.61	185^th	200	7.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.05	10^th	17	41.2%
2019	47.46	12^th	20	40.0%
2021	35.89	12^th	17	29.4%
2022	24.30	24^th	28	14.3%
2023	13.36	26^th	29	10.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.68	17^th	35	51.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.07	49^th	52	5.8%
2023	15.96	58^th	70	17.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	16.10	109^th	120	9.2%
2019	19.74	104^th	123	15.4%
2021	16.69	101^st	115	12.2%
2022	9.53	108^th	118	8.5%
2023	4.36	139^th	144	3.5%
2024	10.31	81^st	92	12.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	30.25	117^th	147	20.4%
2019	31.63	120^th	156	23.1%
2021	25.09	111^th	137	19.0%
2022	11.95	136^th	150	9.3%
2023	13.16	131^st	146	10.3%
2024	18.02	89^th	106	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	24.24	120^th	141	14.9%
2019	28.74	122^nd	153	20.3%
2021	21.00	121^st	144	16.0%
2022	13.01	146^th	160	8.8%
2023	12.38	143^rd	156	8.3%
2024	16.82	90^th	106	15.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.73	12^th	18	33.3%
2024	56.30	3^rd	6	50.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	36.66	14^th	21	33.3%
2019	38.66	16^th	24	33.3%
2021	32.79	13^th	18	27.8%
2022	34.70	15^th	24	37.5%
2023	38.21	20^th	30	33.3%
2024	55.28	7^th	16	56.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	52.92	21^st	56	62.5%
2019	50.74	27^th	62	56.5%
2021	55.77	23^rd	59	61.0%
2022	29.43	47^th	61	23.0%
2023	36.27	45^th	67	32.8%
2024	49.81	28^th	56	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.58	111^th	203	45.3%
2019	59.10	82^nd	222	63.1%
2021	38.29	138^th	204	32.4%
2022	18.43	208^th	234	11.1%
2023	18.77	195^th	217	10.1%
2024	25.14	112^th	141	20.6%

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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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75%

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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, August 10, 2019

I think it’s a excellent school Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Have 2 children at Davis. The staff is terrific and Bartels communicates with the parents extremely well. Very pleased with all aspects of this school and has exceeded my expectations. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2017

I have 2 boys at this school and have been very pleased with the academic rigor and the leadership of the staff. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, May 19, 2016

This is the worst school i've been in. The teacher are racist and send my peers out for no reason. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alfonza W Davis Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	190	100	3	51	2	0	30	376
2015	316	163	10	79	6	0	46	620
2016	324	154	15	68	6	2	57	626
2017	331	183	22	76	6	4	57	679
2018	322	227	29	79	7	3	60	727
2019	321	266	36	75	3	4	67	772
2020	305	229	32	72	3	1	83	725
2021	299	232	31	75	4	2	84	727
2022	289	233	43	91	5	0	86	747
2023	277	256	54	95	3	1	73	759
2024	285	239	60	88	4	1	69	746

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 Alfonza W Davis Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	376	22.0	17.0	46
2015	620	43.0	14.4	45.8
2016	626	43.0	14.5	40.6
2017	679	43.6	15.5	44.2
2018	727	42.6	17.0	51.6
2019	772	42.6	18.1	50.3
2020	725	48.4	14.9	51.4
2021	727	45.0	16.1	54.9
2022	747	44.4	16.8	51
2023	759	45.4	16.7	n/a
2024	746	39.2	19.0	n/a

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 Alfonza W Davis Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	376	22.0	17.0	46
2015	620	43.0	14.4	45.8
2016	626	43.0	14.5	40.6
2017	679	43.6	15.5	44.2
2018	727	42.6	17.0	51.6
2019	772	42.6	18.1	50.3
2020	725	48.4	14.9	51.4
2021	727	45.0	16.1	54.9
2022	747	44.4	16.8	51
2023	759	45.4	16.7	n/a
2024	746	39.2	19.0	n/a

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 Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$521 (3.9%)	$11,686 (88.4%)	$13,212
2020	$951 (6.5%)	$12,436 (85.6%)	$14,528
2021	$798 (5.2%)	$13,464 (87.9%)	$15,311
2022	$859 (5.6%)	$12,872 (84.0%)	$15,326
2023	$2,019 (11.5%)	$13,977 (79.5%)	$17,578

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alfonza W Davis Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 222^nd of 238 Middle schools	18%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	41	46	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	31	32	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	46	32	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	31	23	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	47	43	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	31	30	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	44	42	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	25	34	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	49	48	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)	32	40	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	34	34
8th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)	22	30	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)	52	41	11%
8th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)	37	34	3%
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	772	759	1.7%
African American	266	256	3.8%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	36	54	50%
Hispanic	75	95	26.7%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	321	277	13.7%
Two or More Races	67	73	9%

Schools Near Alfonza W Davis 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
Alfonza W Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 N 129th Avenue	Omaha	68142	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2340	746	39	19.0		285 (38.2%)	239 (32.0%)	88 (11.8%)	60 (8.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (9.2%)	12.6	185^th of 200 public middle schools	7.5%		10.3	222^nd of 238 public middle schools	6.7%	37	$17,578	$2,019	$13,977
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	14101 Larimore Avenue	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2320	913	51	17.9		412 (45.1%)	224 (24.5%)	119 (13.0%)	47 (5.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (11.6%)	14.2	180^th of 200 public middle schools	10.0%		25.7	195^th of 238 public middle schools	18.1%	15	$16,482	$2,105	$13,105
Morton Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	4606 Terrace Dr	Omaha	68134	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2480	712	38	18.7		164 (23.0%)	274 (38.5%)	75 (10.5%)	115 (16.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (11.1%)	1.4	194^th of 200 public middle schools	3.0%		1.7	231^st of 238 public middle schools	2.9%	37	$18,459	$2,644	$14,012
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	588	41	14.3	11.6%	498 (84.7%)	27 (4.6%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	89	8^th of 200 public middle schools	96.0%		89.6	7^th of 238 public middle schools	97.1%	1	$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	426	36	11.8	19.5%	364 (85.4%)	15 (3.5%)	21 (4.9%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	87.8	9^th of 200 public middle schools	95.5%		87	10^th of 238 public middle schools	95.8%	1	$15,202	$31	$12,640
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	514	40	12.9	17.3%	386 (75.1%)	14 (2.7%)	23 (4.5%)	61 (11.9%)	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	$13,273	$131	$11,527
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	366	26	14.0	11.7%	273 (74.6%)	22 (6.0%)	23 (6.3%)	36 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%		91.2	6^th of 238 public middle schools	97.5%	2	$16,200	$131	$12,910
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	6143 Whitmore St	Omaha	68152	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2360	637	33	19.3		84 (13.2%)	198 (31.1%)	85 (13.3%)	220 (34.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.1%)	1.4	193^rd of 200 public middle schools	3.5%		2	230^th of 238 public middle schools	3.4%	37	$17,945	$2,497	$13,632
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	958	58	16.5	23.7%	763 (79.6%)	19 (2.0%)	84 (8.8%)	47 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%		80.7	27^th of 238 public middle schools	88.7%	8	$11,496	$319	$10,219
Beveridge Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	1616 S 120th St	Omaha	68144	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2280	746	47	16.0		295 (39.5%)	153 (20.5%)	200 (26.8%)	38 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.0%)	5.9	189^th of 200 public middle schools	5.5%		5.6	227^th of 238 public middle schools	4.6%	38	$18,481	$2,358	$14,181

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