Ralston Middle School vs Westside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralston Middle School
Ralston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students
Westside Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | Ralston Middle School Ralston, Nebraska | Westside Middle School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 123 | #38 of 123 |
| National rank | #8944 of 15,369 | #3294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 488 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Ralston | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 44.0).
- •Westside Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Ralston Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Westside Middle School is the larger school with 948 students compared with 488.
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 Ralston Middle School better than Westside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 44.0 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 Ralston Middle School and Westside Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Ralston and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralston Middle School: 488. Westside Middle School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralston Middle School and Westside Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Ralston Middle School is 97th of 123 and Westside Middle School is 38th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).