West Plains J H

West Plains Junior High serves 601 students in grades 7 and 8 in Amarillo, Texas, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger middle schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. The school ranks in the 86th percentile statewide, placing #1211 out of 8598 Texas schools, reflecting its solid academic performance. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, West Plains maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, allowing for more personalized attention during these crucial transitional years.

Students demonstrate solid academic achievement, with 60% meeting proficiency standards in math and 56% in English Language Arts/Reading across both grade levels. The school draws from a stable residential community in the 79109 zip code area, where the median household income reaches $67,831 and median home values sit at $198,900. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the relatively low poverty rate of 11.9% reflects the neighborhood's economic stability.

Located at 7200 W Parkway in this mid-size city setting, West Plains Junior High benefits from being part of Amarillo's established educational landscape while serving a community that values academic achievement and provides a supportive environment for students navigating their middle school years.