West Valley Middle School

9118 George Williams RD
Knoxville, TN 37922

1,132 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Valley Middle School, located in the affluent Concord/Farragut area of Knoxville, Tennessee, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Knox County School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in the region. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while providing a variety of elective options, including fine arts, technology, and world languages, designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, West Valley Middle School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and community involvement. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, student-led clubs, and academic teams that encourage personal development and school spirit. By fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth, West Valley remains a preferred choice for families in the West Knoxville area, often serving as a key feeder school for the neighboring high schools in the district.

1,132

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	871
Hispanic	82
Black	73
Asian	52
Two or More	54

White
871 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (7.2 %)
Black
73 (6.4 %)
Two or More
54 (4.8 %)
Asian
52 (4.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)539-5145
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 349

Grade 7 367

Grade 8 416