Enrollment
1,165
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksville, TN
West Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470303002123
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Creek Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,165
- students enrolled
West Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Creek Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Creek Middle
West Creek Middle is a large middle school in Clarksville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,165 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Tennessee schools and 19% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 487 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,165 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clarksville's middle schools, it stands alongside Richview Middle (1,174 students): West Creek Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 20.6:1).
Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students) and Clarksville High (1,530 students) alongside West Creek Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Creek Middle compares
West Creek Middle on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
284
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, West Creek Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes West Creek Middle.
$10,208
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 48.0%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Clarksville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richview Middle
Standard public school
1,174 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Kirkwood Middle
Standard public school
1,163 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Middle
Standard public school
1,083 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Rossview Middle
Standard public school
1,076 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northeast Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
New Providence Middle
Standard public school
1,012 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Creek Middle
How many students attend West Creek Middle?
West Creek Middle has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek Middle is 18.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Creek Middle is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek Middle?
West Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clarksville on the city page.
Is West Creek Middle a good school?
West Creek Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides West Creek Middle, Montgomery County also operates West Creek High (1,600 students), Clarksville High (1,530 students), and Rossview High (1,529 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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