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West Junior High School
Middle School · Fayette County Public Schools · Oakland, TN
A Fayette County Public Schools middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13100 Highway 194, Oakland, TN 38060
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Junior High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$84,277
Median home value
$293,500
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Fayette County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 268 | 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.
Fayette County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Junior High School is listed in Fayette County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Junior High School
West Junior High School is a public middle school in Oakland, TN, part of Fayette County Public Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,714 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Junior High School
What grades does West Junior High School serve?
West Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Junior High School rank in TN?
West Junior High School ranks #1,714 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Junior High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Junior High School a charter school?
No, West Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Junior High School a Title I school?
No, West Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (901) 465-0798
- Area population (ZIP 38060)
- 12,360
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 38060; 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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