Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School vs Westside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Westside Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School Omaha, Nebraska | Westside Middle School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 123 | #38 of 123 |
| National rank | #8319 of 15,369 | #3294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 952 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 46.8).
- •Westside Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.0).
- •Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 952 students compared with 948.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School better than Westside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School and Westside Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School: 952. Westside Middle School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School and Westside Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School is 91st of 123 and Westside Middle School is 38th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).