West Junior High School

About West Junior High School

West Junior High School is a thriving and vibrant learning environment located in the heart of the city. It is a public school that serves students in grades seven through nine. The school strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
The school offers a wide range of courses and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Core classes include English, math, science, and social studies. Electives include art, music, physical education, and foreign language.
West Junior High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs. These activities are designed to help students develop social and leadership skills. The school also offers a variety of sports teams, including basketball, football, and soccer.
The faculty and staff at West Junior High School are dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all students. They work hard to ensure that students are engaged and challenged in the classroom. The school also offers a variety of resources to help students succeed, including tutoring and mentoring programs.
West Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for all students to reach their full potential.

Address:	331 W Barton St West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone:	(870) 735-3161
Site:	westjr.wmsd.net
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	523 students

Overview West Junior High School

West Junior High School serves 523 students in grades 7-9.
West Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on West Junior High School

West Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.