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#1102 of 1,786 schools in TN
West-bemis Middle School
Middle School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
230 D ST, Jackson, TN 38301
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West-bemis Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West-bemis Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,062
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Central Merry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Jackson Career Technology Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 4–8 | 3.6 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| North Parkway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West-bemis Middle School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West-bemis Middle School
West-bemis Middle School is a public middle school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 384 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West-bemis Middle School
What grades does West-bemis Middle School serve?
West-bemis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West-bemis Middle School?
West-bemis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West-bemis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West-bemis Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West-bemis Middle School rank in TN?
West-bemis Middle School ranks #1,102 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West-bemis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West-bemis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West-bemis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West-bemis Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West-bemis Middle School a charter school?
No, West-bemis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West-bemis Middle School a Title I school?
No, West-bemis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (731) 988-9810
- Area population (ZIP 38301)
- 33,336
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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