Excellent
#229 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
West Elementary
Elementary School · Wilson County · Mt. Juliet, TN
A Wilson County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9315 Lebanon RD, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
- Math 67% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,306
Median home value
$451,800
Median rent
$1,840/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elzie D Patton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| W a Wright ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Stoner Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| Mt Juliet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 541 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilson County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #3 of 24
- District spending per student
- $9,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary is listed in Wilson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary
West Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Juliet, TN, part of Wilson County, serving approximately 881 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary
What grades does West Elementary serve?
West Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 881 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary rank in TN?
West Elementary ranks #229 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Elementary a charter school?
No, West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 881
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (615) 758-5846
- Area population (ZIP 37122)
- 66,348
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 37122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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