- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Knoxville, TN
West Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470222001117
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #11 of 14
- middle schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,125
- students enrolled
West Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Middle School ranks #11 of 14 middle schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
West Valley Middle School held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 470222001117 · Knoxville, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,125 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
West Valley Middle School held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school
West Valley Middle School
1,125 students
What this shows West Valley Middle School reports 1,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Valley Middle School compares
West Valley Middle School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,125
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,187
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 6.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, West Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Knoxville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Farragut Middle School
Standard public school
1,463 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Bearden Middle School
Standard public school
1,229 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,061 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Halls Middle School
Standard public school
945 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Karns Middle School
Standard public school
900 students 15:1 students per teacher
South Doyle Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 13.2:1 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 (~1,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Valley Middle School
How many students attend West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has 1,125 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 1,107 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley Middle School?
West Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley Middle School ranks #11 of 14 middle schools in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides West Valley Middle School, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.