West Plains J H
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amarillo, Texas 79109 · Canyon ISD
#317 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#3752 of 15,369 nationally
About West Plains J H
West Plains J H is a public middle located in Amarillo, in the Canyon ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 630 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 317th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 630.
There are 79 schools in Amarillo; West Plains J H ranks 14th of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Plains J H by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Plains J H
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arden Road El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
403 students · 653 m away
Randall H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students · 2.1 km away
Windsor El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 2.1 km away
Gene Howe El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students · 2.3 km away
Randall J H
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
579 students · 2.3 km away
Heritage Hills El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students · 2.3 km away
Greenways Int
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–6
629 students · 2.6 km away
Hillside El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
362 students · 3.1 km away
Pinnacle Int
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–6
590 students · 3.5 km away
Sundown Lane El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
344 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Plains J H a good school?
West Plains J H has a Success Index (US) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #317 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Plains J H rank in Texas?
West Plains J H ranks #317 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #3752 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Plains J H?
West Plains J H had 630 students in 2025.
Is West Plains J H a elementary school or a high school?
West Plains J H is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Plains J H?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Plains J H; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.