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DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

401 S PINE ST, VALLEY, NE 68064DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
240
Students
Total enrolled
$19,396
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 15% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 240 students in grades 06–08 in VALLEY, Nebraska.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,396 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in VALLEY, Nebraska, serving grades 06–08 with 240 students. The district invests $19,396 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

240
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution125 male · 115 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 73 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian1%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310016501787

Academic Outcomes at DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68064

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,396Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,396
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,534
Student Support$3,685
Administration$2,327
Operations$2,909
Other$1,940
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,396 spent per student, an estimated $8,592 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
17%
78%
State government
17.4%
Local (property tax)
77.5%
Federal programs
5.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,396/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DOUGLAS CO WEST ELEMENTARY SCH
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High School
DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOLDOUGLAS CO WEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS →
Phone: (402)779-2646
NCES ID: 310016501787
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in VALLEY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS
Elem
DOUGLAS CO WEST ELEMENTARY SCH
513 students · PK–05
● 45 opp30% FRL
High
DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
300 students · 09–12
● 45 opp24% FRL
High
DOUGLAS CO WEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
0 students · 09–12
● 45 opp
District School Rankings
Location
401 S PINE ST, VALLEY, NE 68064
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.