RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET

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.
780
Total Students
58.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White228
Hispanic376
Black119
Asian27
Two or More25
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    376 (48.2 %)
  • White
    228 (29.2 %)
  • Black
    119 (15.3 %)
  • Asian
    27 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Grade 7407
Grade 8373
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42154%
Male35946%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)