Serving 1,172 students in grades 6-8, West Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Creek Middle School's student population of 1,172 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Creek Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
33%
21%
White
32%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Creek Middle School's ranking?
West Creek Middle School is ranked #937 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are West Creek Middle School often compared to?
West Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossview Middle School, Richview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend West Creek Middle School?
1,172 students attend West Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of West Creek Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Creek Middle School?
West Creek Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Creek Middle School offer ?
West Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Creek Middle School part of?
West Creek Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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