West Junior High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 7-9 | West Memphis School District
West Junior High School is located in West Memphis, AR and is one of 12 schools in West Memphis School District. It is a public school that serves 468 students in grades 7-9.
West Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arkansas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arkansas average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Junior High School's students and teachers. more
West Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arkansas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arkansas average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West Memphis High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| West Memphis Christian School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| West Memphis Christian 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| East Junior High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Mid-South Community Coll Technical High School 1.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 468
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Junior High School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arkansas had 60% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
51%
Black
46%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
1%
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West Memphis School District District Spending
$8,428Per Pupil
The West Memphis School District spends $8,428 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Memphis School District District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Junior High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arkansas average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the Benchmark
What is it?
The Benchmark Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in math and literacy grades 3 through 8. In grade 11 students are assessed in literacy.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for a student to score at either the proficient or advanced level.
About the End-of-Course Exam Results
What is it?
The End of Course Exams are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assesed once they have completed Algebra I and Geometry courses.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at either the proficient or advanced level.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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