West Valley Middle School

West Valley Middle School serves 1,107 students in grades 6-8 in Knoxville's Knox County, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 across 65 full-time equivalent teaching positions. The school currently ranks #1408 out of 1,796 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 22nd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth. Despite the school's current academic standing, it serves a community with strong educational values and resources.

The surrounding 37922 ZIP code reflects an affluent suburban area where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, supported by a median household income of $122,773 and low poverty rate of just 3.2%. The neighborhood's median home value of $419,900 demonstrates the area's desirability and stability. With over 1,100 students, West Valley Middle School represents one of the larger middle schools in the region, providing opportunities for diverse programming and activities typical of schools with substantial enrollment.

The relatively manageable class sizes, given the 17:1 student-teacher ratio, offer potential for meaningful student-teacher interactions as the school works to improve its academic outcomes. West Valley Middle School is situated in Knoxville's large suburban landscape, serving families in an established, well-educated community with high expectations for student achievement.