RICHARDSON WEST J H

RICHARDSON WEST J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in RICHARDSON, TX with about 711 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, RICHARDSON WEST J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Richardson West Junior High is a public middle school located in Richardson, Texas, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD), the school is situated in a well-established suburban community and is known for providing a structured academic environment designed to support the transition between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, aiming to prepare students for the rigorous coursework they will encounter at the high school level.

Beyond its academic focus, Richardson West Junior High fosters a collaborative school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school is committed to building a strong sense of community, often leveraging its location near local residential neighborhoods to maintain a supportive relationship between faculty, parents, and students. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

For more information, contact RICHARDSON WEST J H at (469) 593-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1309 HOLLY DR
RICHARDSON, TX 75080-4726
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RICHARDSON WEST J H is a public Title I school in RICHARDSON, TX with about 711 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RICHARDSON ISD
Total Students:
711
Teachers:
54.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 711 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.3%
White
28.8%
Black or African American
12.0%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.