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White Station Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1240 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 23, 2008

This school is beautiful, the teachers are great, and I feel very safe! I definately think more people should look at WSMS
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 26, 2007

I love the school! I am an 8th grader in the optional program. It feels like one big family! Really good music program.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 28, 2007

I am a new parent at WSMS this year with a sixth grader. I have found WSMS to be a wonderful school, from the Principal, Principal Assistants, Teachers, and Students. This is a wonderful school to have your child attend. Communication is the biggest thing I like, you are always up to date with what is going on and when. We give the school a 5 star as it is one of the best in Memphis...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2007

I love WSMS! Im in the 7th Grade and there is soo much to do! I am in the Concert Band and its soo much fun. My favorite teacher, Mr. B.Jones, teaches Pre-Algebra great! All of the teachers do! This school is way better than my last school where people made fun of you and stuff. No body does that this year! --A.B
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 21, 2006

I'm a 8th grader at WSMS! I think it is a wonderful school! My teachers are Mrs.Morton,Ms.Porterfield,Ms.Neely,and Mr.Jackson! I am also a Basketball player and in choir at WSMS!We have alot of parents supporting our school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 12, 2006

I go WSMS and its the best. I am in the 7th grade. My teacher Mr.Willard is everyone's favorite. Mrs.Law is very helpful for math and I have so many other great teachers. I hope I end the year with great success.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 11, 2006

I am an 8th grader at WSMS and I really am enjoying my experience at this wonderful school. Mrs. Clapsadle is the most amazing science teacher in the world and all of the teachers are outstanding in their area of teaching.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 20, 2006

i recently moved from WSMS to some school in arizona. white station middle is the best school i've been to. i would like to thank my teacher mr shaw for everything he's done for me.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 22, 2006

WSMS has an excellent academic program. It's very clear that the entire faculty and administrative staff are committed to cultivating an environment that encourages the kids to achieve excellence. In addition, the school's symphonic band program is wonderful and provides a supportive, fun learning environment that has also produced some very talented musical ensembles. The level of parental involvement at WSMS is outstanding, as indicated by the other reviews here.
—Submitted by Scott Brown, a parent


Posted November 15, 2005

white station middle is a very good school.the librarian,Mrs,Emily Squires ,is very helpful to students and parents.the teachers really care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2005

White Station Middle is the best school for me. The faculty and staff are wonderful. I had a wonderful math teacher, Mr. A. Shaw, and a marvelous english teacher, Ms. J. Scott. Thank you WSMS!
—Submitted by Kevin Patel, a student


Posted April 5, 2005

White Station is a wonderful school with challenging teachers and a fabulous performing arts program.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 21, 2004

White Station Middle Schools is in my opinion the best school that my child has been in. She recently completed the 8th grade. I have another daughter starting there this fall. The teachers and faculty of the school are very demanding of the students, but that is because they truly care for the kids. Teachers and staff are awesome! Mr. Michael William (the choir instructor) has been the most valuable person in my daughter s life! She really blossomed under his guidance in so many ways (not just vocally). He loves all the kids he works with and it is so evident! He is a one of a kind teacher and White Station is benefiting from it!
—Submitted by Catherine Moore, a parent


Posted July 8, 2004

We are not officially part of the W.S. parent group, as yet, but are hoping to be one soon, this fall, with a daughter in 7th grade. We must commend the school for its assistance in our relocation to Tennessee, by guiding us in a clear manner on how to get admitted into the school's optional program. Kudos to Mrs. Blassinggame, the optional school co-ordinator, who has guided us from day 1 of our decision to get admittance here. She clearly outlined what paperwork was needed and suggested we get our daughter privately evaluated again for math if we were keen on enriched academics. Later, when we visited Memphis last week, she worked closely with us, told us what apartments the school bus caters to, suggested we call the transpo dept to get a wider view of the bus route and patiently answered all our queries on the school activities. Her clarity and southern hospitality has us overwhelmed,we eagerly await to join the team.
—Submitted by kanthi sundar, a parent


Posted July 1, 2004

I think this is one of the best schools. All the teachers make sure students ge there on time, The principals handle discipline correctly. I think this is a safe school. I think all parents should enroll there students here.
—Submitted by Marvin Moore, a former student


Posted June 12, 2004

White Station Middle is probably one of the best experiences my child has ever had in his educational experience. The administration is very stern, but they care about the kids - and the kids know it. My son was in the standard program and learned a lot. He was not treated differently just because he was not in the Optional Program. All the teachers were good - one in particular. The choir teacher, Mr. Williams, was by far the highlight of his two years there. This man is a teacher that every parent would want for their child. His love and devotion for the kids is evident in all he did for them. He always put them first, never himself. They sounded better than many high school choirs I have heard. White Station Middle ... thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I think my child attends a very good school, he is getting the very best in education.With out this school I do not think he would be as smart as he is now.At this school the teachers really push the children and make them strive to do well.I also do not think our community would be so good with out this school.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

422 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

423 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

423 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

409 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

434 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

433 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

317 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

417 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
African American38%
Hispanic31%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students74%
African American63%
Hispanic58%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities51%

Science

All Students64%
African American44%
Hispanic50%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students56%
African American32%
Hispanic48%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities35%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students64%
African American43%
Hispanic48%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities42%

Science

All Students77%
African American56%
Hispanic86%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
African American28%
Hispanic25%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities18%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students65%
African American45%
Hispanic50%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities36%

Science

All Students78%
African American60%
Hispanic71%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
African American100%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 68%
Black 36% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 2%
Hispanic 5% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: (901) 416-2184

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