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West Junior High School

13100 Highway 194
Oakland, TN 38060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades 6-8, West Junior High 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 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Junior High School's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Junior High 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 Junior High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1500 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of West Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Junior High School's ranking?
West Junior High School is ranked #1500 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Junior High School often compared to?
West Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Junior High School?
378 students attend West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of West Junior High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Junior High School offer ?
West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Junior High School part of?
West Junior High School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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