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. While the school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which has a low statewide ranking, Alfonza W Davis Middle School consistently outperforms the district average in academic proficiency and ranks higher than other Omaha middle schools.

Alfonza W Davis Middle School's academic performance is a key strength, with students scoring better than the district in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency was 46%, compared to the district's 32%, and its 8th grade Mathematics proficiency was 34%, compared to the district's 30%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking, while still relatively low at 222 out of 238 Nebraska middle schools, is higher than nearby schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School (226), Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School (230), and Beveridge Magnet Middle School (227).

While Alfonza W Davis Middle School has some strengths, it also faces challenges, including declining enrollment and inconsistent statewide ranking over the years. Additionally, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with relatively better results for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students compared to other Nebraska middle schools, but significantly lower performance for White students and students with special needs. To address these issues, the school could learn from the successes of high-performing schools in the Elkhorn and Bennington districts, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8050 N 129th Avenue
       Omaha, NE  68142-1804


(531) 299-2340

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 234 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,578 Help


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:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.5%
African American:
33.7%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Compare Details Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.5%), African American (33.7%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is 16.7. 9 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfonza W Davis Middle School is $17,578, which is the 7th highest among 12 middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alfonza W Davis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alfonza W Davis Middle School 218th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Alfonza W Davis Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 205th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alfonza W Davis Middle School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 46.19 157th 256 38.7%
2016 52.46 129th 255 49.4%
2017 25.18 195th 236 17.4%
2018 28.32 183rd 225 18.7%
2019 30.20 186th 247 24.7%
2021 23.89 188th 223 15.7%
2022 12.18 235th 249 5.6%
2023 10.26 222nd 238 6.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.05 10th 17 41.2%
2019 47.46 12th 20 40.0%
2021 35.89 12th 17 29.4%
2022 24.30 24th 28 14.3%
2023 13.36 26th 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 17th 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 49th 52 5.8%
2023 15.96 58th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.10 109th 120 9.2%
2019 19.74 104th 123 15.4%
2021 16.69 101st 115 12.2%
2022 9.53 108th 118 8.5%
2023 4.36 139th 144 3.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 117th 147 20.4%
2019 31.63 120th 156 23.1%
2021 25.09 111th 137 19.0%
2022 11.95 136th 150 9.3%
2023 13.16 131st 146 10.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.24 120th 141 14.9%
2019 28.74 122nd 153 20.3%
2021 21.00 121st 144 16.0%
2022 13.01 146th 160 8.8%
2023 12.38 143rd 156 8.3%
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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 12th 18 33.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 14th 21 33.3%
2019 38.66 16th 24 33.3%
2021 32.79 13th 18 27.8%
2022 34.70 15th 24 37.5%
2023 38.21 20th 30 33.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 21st 56 62.5%
2019 50.74 27th 62 56.5%
2021 55.77 23rd 59 61.0%
2022 29.43 47th 61 23.0%
2023 36.27 45th 67 32.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 111th 203 45.3%
2019 59.10 82nd 222 63.1%
2021 38.29 138th 204 32.4%
2022 18.43 208th 234 11.1%
2023 18.77 195th 217 10.1%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 10, 2019

Open Quote I think it’s a excellent school Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2014 190 100 3 51 2 0 30 0 376
2015 316 163 10 79 6 0 46 0 620
2016 324 154 15 68 6 2 57 0 626
2017 331 183 22 76 6 4 57 0 679
2018 322 227 29 79 7 3 60 0 727
2019 321 266 36 75 3 4 67 0 772
2020 305 229 32 72 3 1 83 0 725
2021 299 232 31 75 4 2 84 0 727
2022 289 233 43 91 5 0 86 0 747
2023 277 256 54 95 3 1 73 0 759

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 186th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 222nd 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)4146
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3132
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)4632
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)3123
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)4743
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3130
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)4442
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2534
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)4948
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)3240
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)3434
   8th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)2230
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Alfonza W Davis Middle School)5241
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students772759
 1.7%
African American266256
 3.8%
American Indian33
Asian3654
 50%
Hispanic7595
 26.7%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White321277
 13.7%
Two or More Races6773
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alfonza W Davis Middle School

Alfonza W Davis Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Nebraska middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Alfonza W Davis Middle School.

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

Students at Alfonza W Davis Middle School are 36% White, 34% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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