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West Plains J H

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West Plains J H ranks 364 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

364^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Texas middle schools

Summary

West Plains J H is a 7th and 8th-grade middle school in Amarillo, TX, serving 630 students as part of the highly-rated Canyon Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 80th percentile statewide. The school has consistently earned a 4-star rating over the past decade, with state rankings typically between the 73rd and 88th percentiles, though it saw a slight dip to the 84th percentile in recent years. Its student body has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (28.1% in 2024-2025), which is notably lower than many nearby schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).

One of the most impressive features of West Plains is its near-perfect proficiency rate of 98% in Algebra I over the last three years, far exceeding the state average of 54% and its own district average of 64%. This indicates that a large, well-prepared group of 8th graders is being accelerated into high school-level math. However, this creates an interesting contrast with 8th-grade math scores (77%), suggesting that students not yet ready for Algebra I still receive strong instruction. The school also excels in supporting English Language Learners, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide, and made a dramatic recovery for Special Education students, jumping from the 36th to the 84th percentile in one year. Nearby Bonham Middle (Amarillo ISD) is a compelling comparison, as it has been on a strong upward trend, matching West Plains' 4-star rating and even surpassing it in the 2025-2026 ranking (88th percentile vs. 84th). Bonham outperforms West Plains in 7th-grade reading (69% vs. 60%), 8th-grade reading (74% vs. 67%), and 8th-grade social studies (62% vs. 43%), despite being in a lower-ranked district.

West Plains demonstrates remarkable efficiency, spending significantly less per student ($7,343) than nearby Amarillo ISD schools (which range from $8,609 to $11,867) while achieving far better academic outcomes. The school also maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate, consistently at or below 0.5% over the last five years, reflecting a strong school culture that keeps students engaged. While the school excels overall, it shows some inconsistency for specific student groups, such as multi-racial students, who saw a dramatic decline from the 62nd to the 29th percentile. For parents, West Plains offers a strong academic foundation with standout math programs and efficient resource use, though it faces growing competition from nearby schools like Bonham Middle.

630

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,269

Per pupil spending ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109-7314

(806) 677-2420

District: Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend West Plains J H usually attend:

High:

Randall High School

Feeder schools for West Plains J H:

Elementary:	Arden Road Elementary
	City View Elementary
	Gene Howe Elementary
	Hillside Elementary
	More...
	Sundown Lane Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

35.4%

African American:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg55%

Texas avg47%

364^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Middle Schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

193^rd of 951Canyon Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	364 of 2335	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.6	369 of 2344	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	292 of 2372	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	391 of 2330	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	320 of 2254	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	287 of 2252	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	64.6	594 of 2193	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	494 of 2080	76.3%	★★★★☆
2017	69.1	466 of 2027	77.0%	★★★★☆
2016	71.8	490 of 1987	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	65.6	652 of 2043	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.3	548 of 1987	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	70.7	484 of 1973	75.5%	★★★★☆
2012	55.7	878 of 1951	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.1	895 of 1895	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	667 of 1803	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.4	799 of 1763	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.8	696 of 1718	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.1	606 of 1684	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.7	494 of 1585	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.5	557 of 1582	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.0	715 of 1573	54.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	386 of 1295	70.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	181 of 997	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	95.4	31 of 1280	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	73.1	242 of 1273	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	219 of 1251	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	281 of 1213	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	280 of 1193	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	91 of 1167	92.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.3	242 of 642	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.2	244 of 505	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.9	455 of 617	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	71.5	163 of 616	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	104 of 606	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	116 of 589	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	32.5	453 of 594	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.4	295 of 587	49.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	60.1	592 of 2182	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	259 of 2118	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	47.3	946 of 2058	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	514 of 2008	74.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	140 of 1390	89.9%	★★★★☆
2025	72.8	227 of 1428	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.4	131 of 1770	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	69.0	325 of 1720	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	302 of 1643	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	164 of 1592	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	34.4	996 of 1445	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.0	1333 of 1376	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	336 of 2240	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	274 of 1825	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	299 of 2242	86.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	460 of 2241	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	365 of 2221	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	238 of 2151	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	671 of 2047	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.8	414 of 2008	79.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	215 of 1497	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	15 of 1230	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	80.8	31 of 1481	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	73.5	317 of 1488	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.1	170 of 1501	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	393 of 1446	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	263 of 1430	81.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.9	236 of 2141	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	275 of 1731	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	311 of 2119	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	351 of 2116	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	241 of 2077	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	217 of 2043	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.3	508 of 1935	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	345 of 1895	81.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	420 of 2253	81.4%	★★★★☆
2025	68.2	364 of 1820	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	323 of 2235	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	327 of 2251	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	227 of 2220	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.3	233 of 2172	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	57.1	701 of 2073	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	597 of 2039	70.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	377 of 2253	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	388 of 1818	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	351 of 2246	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	324 of 2245	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.3	282 of 2228	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.9	316 of 2168	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	65.5	551 of 2069	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	64.1	560 of 2030	72.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	569 of 806	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	51.8	310 of 676	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.7	312 of 818	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.6	302 of 817	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.9	343 of 813	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	329 of 743	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.0	623 of 753	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.9	688 of 720	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	309 of 1956	84.2%	★★★★☆
2025	38.1	1009 of 1568	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.0	789 of 1891	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	465 of 1815	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.8	503 of 1757	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	54.6	511 of 1712	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	38.8	934 of 1626	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	736 of 1597	53.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	487 of 1731	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	62.2	457 of 1439	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	439 of 1733	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.5	550 of 1749	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	401 of 1723	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.6	376 of 1700	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	49.0	816 of 1684	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	758 of 1673	54.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)90th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile+5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)86th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile-3 vs school

At Risk (2022)73rd percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)72nd percentile-13 vs school

African American (2026)70th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2026)62nd percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)29th percentile-55 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I98%+44 vs state

Mathematics64%+24 vs state

Reading64%+7 vs state

Social Studies43%+11 vs state

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

School mainly for the white privileged of Amarillo/Canyon but what new in Amarillo. Son has been bullied and harassed by vice principal because he is not the shining example of perfect. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
West Plains J H	Public	7-8	7200 W Pkwy	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2420	630	40	15.8	28.1%	343 (54.4%)	23 (3.7%)	223 (35.4%)	16 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	18 (2.9%)	77.6	364^th of 2335 public middle schools	84.4%		77.6	369^th of 2344 public middle schools	84.3%	5	98.3			60.0	66.9			45.0	76.8	43.0	$8,269
Greenways Intermediate	Public	5-6	8100 Pineridge	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2460	629	38	16.4	33.5%	363 (57.7%)	21 (3.3%)	205 (32.6%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (3.8%)								(n/a)		57.7	66.6			59.9	47.2				$5,963
Pinnacle Intermediate	Public	5-6	4545 Meadow Ridge Dr	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 677-2570	590	37	16.1	42.4%	306 (51.9%)	36 (6.1%)	212 (35.9%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)								(n/a)		58.5	61.9			51.5	49.2				$6,603
Bonham Middle	Public	6-8	5600 S W 49th	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-3100	892	47	18.9	33.2%	593 (66.5%)	47 (5.3%)	207 (23.2%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.0%)	81.9	291^st of 2335 public middle schools	87.5%		82.3	287^th of 2344 public middle schools	87.8%	4	93.9		66.1	69.0	74.0		50.7	36.9	71.6	61.9	$8,057
Fannin Middle	Public	6-8	4627 S Rusk	Amarillo	79110	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-3500	592	39	15.3	78.2%	209 (35.3%)	49 (8.3%)	282 (47.6%)	20 (3.4%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	26.3	1840^th of 2335 public middle schools	21.2%		31.7	1678^th of 2344 public middle schools	28.4%	162	79.1		42.9	45.0	38.1		26.9	9.7	33.8	14.5	$11,279
Crockett Middle	Public	6-8	4720 Floyd St	Amarillo	79106	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-3300	823	49	16.9	42.2%	479 (58.2%)	48 (5.8%)	246 (29.9%)	12 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.0%)	71.6	483^rd of 2335 public middle schools	79.3%		71.1	511^th of 2344 public middle schools	78.2%	28	96.7		61.7	62.3	68.3		50.0	30.3	75.4	33.6	$7,880
Austin Middle	Public	6-8	1808 Wimberly Rd	Amarillo	79109	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-3000	708	39	17.9	70.1%	289 (40.8%)	62 (8.8%)	291 (41.1%)	22 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.5%)	48.9	1064^th of 2335 public middle schools	54.4%		43.8	1264^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.1%	200	73.2		51.8	49.8	67.3		33.1	16.5	53.8	21.2	$8,648
Houston Middle	Public	6-8	815 Independence	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-3600	556	43	12.8	88.5%	132 (23.7%)	110 (19.8%)	245 (44.1%)	35 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.6%)	25.3	1884^th of 2335 public middle schools	19.3%		28.5	1783^rd of 2344 public middle schools	23.9%	101	96.4		38.6	32.7	43.4		19.5	6.8	48.2	12.1	$12,809
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle	Public	5-8	2801 N Coulter St	Amarillo	79124	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-3400	427	26	16.3	31.4%	237 (55.5%)	20 (4.7%)	129 (30.2%)	26 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	84.2	238^th of 2335 public middle schools	89.8%		81.4	305^th of 2344 public middle schools	87.0%	67	100.0	82.4	78.6	81.7	84.8	56.3	53.0	24.1	70.9	45.7	$9,147
Bowie 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	2905 Tee Anchor Blvd	Amarillo	79104	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-3209	326	23	14.1	87.4%	36 (11.0%)	8 (2.5%)	275 (84.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)			50.2				31.7				$9,381

Frequently Asked Questions about West Plains J H

What high school do graduates of West Plains J H attend?

Students who attend West Plains J H usually go on to attend Randall High School

How many students attend West Plains J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 630 students attended West Plains J H.

Is West Plains J H a good school?

West Plains J H ranks 364^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Plains J H in?

Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of West Plains J H?

Students at West Plains J H are 54% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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