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West Plains J H
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
7200 W Pkwy, Amarillo, TX 79109 · (806) 677-2420 · Part of Canyon Independent School District
Students
630
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about West Plains J H
- School Grade A: near the top of Texas’s public schools
- Math proficiency 22 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 37.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Palisades kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Palisades kids come from and go next.
PK–410 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
7–8West Plains J HYou are here
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts58%
State average 41.8%
Location
Directions ↗
7200 W Pkwy, Amarillo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7313
Grade 8317
Enrollment over time
1,015’20
1,042’21
615’22
601’23
630’24
Down 37.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 35%Black 4%Two or more races 3%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.