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).
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.
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?
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