Douglas Co West Middle School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 557 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Co West Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
233 students
West Elementary School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 4–6
238 students
| Measure | Douglas Co West Middle School Valley, Nebraska | West Elementary School Sidney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 123 | #63 of 123 |
| National rank | #1832 of 15,369 | #5243 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 233 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Valley | Sidney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Co West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 61.1).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 49.2%).
- •Douglas Co West Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.0).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 233.
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 Douglas Co West Middle School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Co West Middle School ranks higher (77.9 vs 61.1 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 Douglas Co West Middle School and West Elementary School?
About 557 km in a straight line, between Valley and Sidney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Co West Middle School: 233. West Elementary School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Co West Middle School and West Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Douglas Co West Middle School is 18th of 123 and West Elementary School is 63rd of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).