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#922 of 1,786 schools in TN
West Valley Middle School
Middle School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9118 George Williams RD, Knoxville, TN 37922
- Math 67% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Valley Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 31 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$126,638
Median home value
$468,600
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37922; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global - Knoxville CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Webb School of KnoxvillePrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,060 | Compare → |
| Cedar Bluff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #38 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Valley Middle School is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Valley Middle School
West Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 1,107 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Valley Middle School
What grades does West Valley Middle School serve?
West Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Valley Middle School rank in TN?
West Valley Middle School ranks #922 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is West Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Valley Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, West Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (865) 539-5145
- Area population (ZIP 37922)
- 39,013
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 37922; 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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