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West Valley Middle School

9118 George Williams RD, Knoxville, TN 37922Knox County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,132
Students
Total enrolled
$11,040
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,132 students in grades 06–08 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,040 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Valley Middle School is a very large middle in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving grades 06–08 with 1,132 students. The district invests $11,040 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at West Valley Middle School

1,132
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution596 male · 536 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
77%
Asian5%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470222001117

Academic Outcomes at West Valley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37922

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,040Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,040
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,858
Student Support$2,098
Administration$1,325
Operations$1,656
Other$1,104
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,040 spent per student, an estimated $4,891 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
50%
State government
35.5%
Local (property tax)
49.9%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,040/student, 23% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hardin Valley ElementaryCedar Bluff ElementaryKarns ElementaryFarragut Intermediate
+6 more
↓
Middle
Farragut Middle SchoolBearden Middle SchoolHalls Middle SchoolHardin Valley Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Hardin Valley AcademyFarragut High SchoolBearden High SchoolWest High School
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyKnox County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKnox County →
Phone: (865)539-5145
NCES ID: 470222001117
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Knoxville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Knox County
High
Hardin Valley Academy
2,112 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
Farragut High School
2,096 students · 09–12
● 58 opp
High
Bearden High School
1,997 students · 09–12
● 39 opp
High
West High School
1,478 students · 09–12
● 39 opp
Elem
Hardin Valley Elementary
1,415 students · PK–05
● 34 opp
High
Karns High School
1,394 students · 09–12
● 36 opp
High
Powell High School
1,347 students · 09–12
Mid
Farragut Middle School
1,328 students · 06–08
● 58 opp
District School Rankings
Location
9118 George Williams RD, Knoxville, TN 37922
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.