WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

461 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

West Junior High School, located at 331 W. Barton St. in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a key academic institution within the West Memphis School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. As part of a district committed to educational equity and student success, the school emphasizes preparing its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

The school functions as an integral part of the West Memphis community, striving to engage both students and their families in the learning process. By leveraging the resources provided by the West Memphis School District (accessible via their website at wmsd.net), West Junior High focuses on closing achievement gaps and promoting a culture of high expectations. Through various extracurricular opportunities and academic programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of their future educational and professional endeavors.

461

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	16
Black	323
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
323 (70.1%)
White
119 (25.8%)
Hispanic
16 (3.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)735-3161
Website:	http://wmsd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 143

Grade 9 157