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Westside Community Schools

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909 S 76th St
Omaha, NE 68114
Douglas County
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PH: (402) 390-2100

Grades PK-12
6028 students
13 schools

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STARS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading

92% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Writing

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

80% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Writing

93% (2007)

81% (2006)

85% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2007.

Math

90% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

88% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2007.

Writing

96% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)

95% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math

84% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

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STARS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Special education students	71%
English language learners	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black, not Hispanic	80%
Asian or Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	87%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	80%
Special education students	60%
English language learners	75%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Special education students	74%
English language learners	92%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Special education students	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
Black, not Hispanic	90%
Asian or Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	95%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	94%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	85%
Special education students	78%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Special education students	67%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Special education students	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	93%
Black, not Hispanic	78%
Asian or Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White, not Hispanic	97%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunch	87%
Special education students	65%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Special education students	38%

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Nebraska used the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading, math and writing.
The results for grades 4, 8 and 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The STARS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska.
The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Nebraska: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	77%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	2%
Hispanic	3%	11%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	20%	35%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,783	$10,009

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	68%
Student and staff support	7%	4%
Administration	15%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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