- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Creek Middle held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470303002123 · Clarksville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Creek High (1,600 students)
West Creek Middle held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Creek Hig
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- This school
West Creek Middle
1,165 students
What this shows West Creek Middle reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Creek Middle compares
West Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,530
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.