RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET
780 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
780
Total Students
58.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 228 |
| Hispanic | 376 |
| Black | 119 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic376 (48.2 %)
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White228 (29.2 %)
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Black119 (15.3 %)
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Asian27 (3.5 %)
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Two or More25 (3.2 %)
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American Indian5 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | RICHARDSON ISD |
| Phone: | (469)593-3700 |
| Website: | http://risd.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 780 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 58.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 319 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 53 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
407
Grade 8
373
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 407 |
| Grade 8 | 373 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 421 | 54% |
| Male | 359 | 46% |
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