Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, West-bemis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
West-bemis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West-bemis Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West-bemis Middle School?
384 students attend West-bemis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West-bemis Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West-bemis Middle School?
West-bemis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West-bemis Middle School offer ?
West-bemis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West-bemis Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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