WESTSIDE ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Westside Achievement Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 296 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Westside Achievement Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westside Achievement Middle School (WAMS) is a public charter school located in the Frayser community of Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the Achievement School District (ASD), the school is dedicated to providing rigorous academic opportunities to students in grades 6 through 8. Its educational model emphasizes a structured learning environment, high expectations for student achievement, and a focus on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to college-preparatory high school programs.

The school serves a diverse student body and places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. By utilizing data-driven instruction and personalized support systems, Westside Achievement Middle aims to close the achievement gap and foster a culture of excellence. The campus on Dawn Drive acts as a neighborhood hub, striving to equip students with the critical thinking skills and social-emotional tools necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

For more information, contact Westside Achievement Middle School at (901) 416-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3389 Dawn DR
Memphis, TN 38127
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WESTSIDE ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 296 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
296
Teachers:
9.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 296 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.2%
White
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
41.9%
Male
58.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.