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Westside Middle School

8601 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 939 students in grades 7-8, Westside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Westside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westside Middle School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
939 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Westside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#546 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
22%
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Black
11%
7%
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White
65%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Middle School's ranking?
Westside Middle School is ranked #546 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Westside Middle School often compared to?
Westside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millard Central Middle School, Beveridge Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Westside Middle School?
939 students attend Westside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westside Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Middle School?
Westside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westside Middle School offer ?
Westside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Westside Middle School part of?
Westside Middle School is part of Westside Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Westside Middle School located?
Westside Middle School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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