West Junior High School
Oakland, TN 38060
Phone: (901) 465-0798
District: Fayette County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 340 students
West Junior High School, a public school located in Oakland, TN, serves grades 6-8 in the Fayette County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
West Junior High School is a public school located in Oakland, TN. 340 students attend West Junior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Tennessee Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - ACT data from Tennessee Department of Education. |
Posted: July 10, 2024
Stay away from FCPS. They refuse to fire bad staff, including bus drivers. They took 9 months to start an IEP and failed to maintain it properly. This school is a joke and so far (2023-24). I have nothing good to say about Fayette County Public Schools.
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Posted: December 22, 2020
My daughter loves WJHS! The teachers and the staff really care about the students. Under the new leadership, this school is on its way to being 5 stars.
Posted: December 5, 2017
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Posted: December 5, 2017
This school has so much to offer to students, such as STAR classes for advanced learning, STEM, and the addition of the Pentathlon competition this year. There are so many opportunities for students!
Posted: May 4, 2014
We are very happy with West Junior High. The teachers are excellent. My daughter if very happy and receiving high quality education in a safe environment.
Posted: October 2, 2013
Very happy at West. My daughter took the ACT and did wonderfully. Was told to Put my kids in private school in Fayette county but opted to try public first. So far very satisfied.
Posted: October 2, 2013
No school is with out its quirks, over all I have been very pleased with West in general.
Posted: March 6, 2013
West Jr. High is a pretty decent school compared to others I've seen. I do believe the principle could tone down caring about the dress code, and think about education instead. Otherwise, it is a great school.
Posted: September 25, 2012
okay heres the deal,, Im a senior at West and i know that the staff is too strict about the dress code. BUT i mean for crying out loud we are not going to do anything.Anything dangerous at least.AND 2nd of all the principal yells too much it doesnt make sense.And the teachers need to straighten up,especially the language arts ones. and THE ALGEBRA TEACHER needs to teach his students differently. OR theyre gonna fail on the EOC.Last but not least,the security guard needs to stop making people TUCK IN THEIR SHIRT. ITS STUPID!!!!!!!! I'VE been going to west for 3 years its time for A MAJOR CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP WEST WE NEED TO COME UP!!
Posted: December 4, 2011
The principal follows-through on the rules, makes himself available to the parents, follows-up on any concerns that I present to him. I highly recommend the principal. He is always in the hallways, the lunchroom, the open house, etc. The office staff know the parents by name and make parents feel welcome. HOWEVER, the kids who attend this school have the foulest of foul language. I have been pleased with the teachers and principal and disappointed with the character of the children who attend the school. The math teacher is excellent.
Posted: April 11, 2011
This is a wonderful school with an expanding math program. The writing my child does is phenomenal with great feedback from his teachers. Compared to the local private school, this school is head and shoulders above it, particularly with regard to writing skills. Opportunites are available for students to excel if they choose to follow through. Any issues that have come up have been addressed promptly and fairly by the principal. The new superintendent of schools has made a big difference with an even stronger academic focus, striving to achieve maximum gains for our children.
Posted: June 23, 2010
Since close observation of this school for one full year. I do not believe these scores are accurate. I also believe that the score are a bit altered to make grade. Parents who continue to send there child/children there and have a child whos potential is limiteed because of the low performance of this school should know there rights and push them.**read this article and know your rights~ good information. http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/school-visit/the-achievement-gap-is-your-school-helping-all-students-succeed.gs?content=35&cpn=20100622MSS (copy & paste or go to Great schools home page, clock on Academics & activities, then in the search enguine~ The Achievment Gap. Good Luck.
Posted: January 5, 2010
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| 1 | Oakwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lakeland | TN | 12.2 mi | |
| 2 | Country Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bartlett | TN | 16 mi | |
| 3 | Oak Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 19.4 mi | |
| 4 | Rivercrest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 19.5 mi | |
| 5 | Daybreak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 19.6 mi | |
| 6 | Blaydes Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 21.1 mi | |
| 7 | Templeton Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Atoka | TN | 21.6 mi | |
| 8 | Glenview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Munford | TN | 25 mi | |
| 9 | Harbor Town | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Memphis | TN | 30.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | TN | 10.6 mi | |
| 2 | Lakeland | Lakeland | TN | 12.8 mi | |
| 3 | Cordova | Memphis | TN | 15.3 mi | |
| 4 | Bartlett | Bartlett | TN | 20.1 mi | |
| 5 | Atoka | Atoka | TN | 22.2 mi | |
| 6 | Millington | Millington | TN | 23.5 mi | |
| 7 | Midtown Memphis | Memphis | TN | 28.3 mi | |
| 8 | Desoto County | Hernando | MS | 37.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| NSA Mid South | 21.8 mi. |
| Tennessee National Guard Memphis | 27.5 mi. |
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