WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

948 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Westside Middle School, located at 8601 Arbor St in Omaha, Nebraska, is a key component of the Westside Community Schools district. The school serves students in grades 7 and 8 and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, and a robust extracurricular environment. As part of a district known for its "neighborhood school" philosophy, Westside Middle School focuses on creating a supportive community that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. This focus encourages students to explore their personal interests and develop leadership skills in a collaborative setting. By leveraging the resources of the Westside district—which is frequently noted for its innovation and high student achievement—the middle school provides a structured yet dynamic environment designed to foster critical thinking and long-term academic success for its diverse student body.

948

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	122
Black	95
Asian	33
Two or More	98
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
598 (63.1%)
Hispanic
122 (12.9%)
Two or More
98 (10.3%)
Black
95 (10.0%)
Asian
33 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)390-6464
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 476

Grade 8 472