WEST-BEMIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

West-Bemis Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Jackson, TN with about 468 students offering grade levels from 1st 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 28 teachers, West-Bemis Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

West-Bemis Middle School, located at 230 D St in Jackson, Tennessee, serves students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. As a middle school, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of early adolescents. The school aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education while fostering a sense of community within the Jackson area.

The school is part of a district that emphasizes comprehensive student growth, often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and core academic subjects to provide a well-rounded experience. Like other schools in the district, West-Bemis works to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local programs and events intended to support student achievement and maintain a collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact West-Bemis Middle School at (731) 988-3810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

230 D ST
Jackson, TN 38301
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WEST-BEMIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, TN with about 468 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison County
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
28
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
1st Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
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 468 students

White
64.3%
Black or African American
27.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.