Wester Middle School

12293 Shepherds Hill Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Wester Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Wester Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Wester Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wester Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
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78%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wester Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wester Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wester Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
33%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wester Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
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White
39%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wester Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Wester Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wester Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wester Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wester Middle School's ranking?
Wester Middle School is ranked #353 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wester Middle School often compared to?
Wester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wester Middle School?
843 students attend Wester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Wester Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wester Middle School?
Wester Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wester Middle School offer ?
Wester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wester Middle School part of?
Wester Middle School is part of Frisco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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