C
Below Average
56/100

West Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 801 NORTH AVALON, West Memphis, AR 72301
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 43% · Math 36% proficient · 31st percentile in Arkansas
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
471
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%31/100reading 43rd percentile, math 19th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−0 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading +2 pts, math -13 pts44th percentile (list)
Black32%22%reading +7 pts, math -4 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income43%36%reading +7 pts, math -5 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 801 NORTH AVALON
City West Memphis
ZIP Code 72301
District 0508040
NCES School ID 050804000529
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72301

Understanding the community around West Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,022
Per Capita Income $23,016
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,000
Median Rent $802
Owner-Occupied 44.6%
Renter-Occupied 55.4%
View full data for ZIP 72301 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 65.4%
White 30.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%
Two or More Races 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 471
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has 471 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does West Junior High School serve?
West Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Junior High School receive per student?
West Junior High School receives $18,959 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Junior High School in 72301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$133,816
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
55.4%

Other Schools in 72301

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026