DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS school district, located in VALLEY, NE with about 191 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 15 teachers, DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Douglas County West Middle School, located in Valley, Nebraska, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Douglas County West Community School District. Situated at 401 S. Pine Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The campus reflects the district’s commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused education, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Douglas County West Middle School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering various sports, clubs, and activities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. As a central fixture of the Valley community, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting character development, technological literacy, and a collaborative learning atmosphere. The faculty and staff are focused on maintaining high standards of achievement while ensuring that every student feels connected to the school's culture.
For more information, contact DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL at (402) 779-2646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VALLEY, NE 68064-0378
(402) 779-2646
DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in VALLEY, NE with about 191 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS
- Total Students:
- 191
- Teachers:
- 15.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 191 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.