A+
Excellent
95/100

West Plains J H

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7200 W PKWY, Amarillo, TX 79109
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 58% · Math 59% proficient · 88th percentile in Texas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Texas for achievement

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

95
Repit Score
out of 100
601
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%88/100reading 88th percentile, math 89th percentile among Texas middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency59% (+24 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Texas state test (2020–21), 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
White62%64%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts80th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic53%51%reading +20 pts, math +24 pts90th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income46%47%reading +16 pts, math +22 pts92nd 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 7200 W PKWY
City Amarillo
ZIP Code 79109
District 4812810
NCES School ID 481281007088
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79109

Understanding the community around West Plains J H helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,831
Per Capita Income $40,394
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,900
Median Rent $894
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Plains J H.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.6%
Hispanic/Latino 32.0%
Black 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Races 1.8%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 601
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Plains J H?
West Plains J H has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Plains J H?
West Plains J H has 601 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does West Plains J H serve?
West Plains J H serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Plains J H receive per student?
West Plains J H receives $14,516 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Plains J H in 79109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$238,581
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,099
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
39.4%

Other Schools in 79109

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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