Richardson West Junior High School Arts and Technology Magnet is a Richardson Independent School District public school. Seventh and eighth grade students must apply and have been accepted to the program to attend this school. The campus is located off Holley Drive in Richardson.
The school curriculum has a strong focus on fine arts and technology. Students can study subjects like Culinary Arts and Hospitality or Theatre Arts through the art department. The school also has musical classes. Students can join the orchestra, band or choir. Students can also study subjects like Automotive or Computer Science through the technology department.
All students take core classes in language arts, mathematics and science. The school’s curriculum for all classes is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
In addition to rigorous academics, students are able to participate in athletics or physical education. Athletic sports include football, volleyball, and more. The school mascot is the Broncos. School colors are blue, orange and white.
Richardson West Jr. High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-8
1309 Holly Dr,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Kimberly P Kindred
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.6%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
304:1
Student Diversity
Female
54%
Male
46%
Hispanic
48.2%
White
29.2%
Black
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2022
I like how nice the teachers are and how kind the students are. The teachers help you when you are in need and they don't make you feel like you are dumb or don't know anything. They encourage everyone to be themselves and don't judge.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/4/2025
This is an amazing school, it has many options on classes, teachers and fits interests of all. I am in two magnets and it is perfectly manageable and fun, I would suggest trying out for two just in case you don't make one. Also the athletics program is amazing, I was on B-team basketball and am now...
2/12/2020
The magnet programs are phenomenal! You learn a lot from them.
9/10/2017
West is one of the few schools in RISD to earn distinctions in all of the 7 possible categories. The teachers and staff really seem to understand how to reach kids during this sensitive transition period in their lives. They also promote a true arts & technology culture by being on the forefront of...
6/20/2017
The school itself is very well in helping students with academics. Of course, some teachers vary on how they teach and it can either be a positive or negative effect towards the students. For example, some math teachers will not let kids turn in work if they are sick for even one day and will either...
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Attendance Zone
About Richardson Heights
List Price Range
$149K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$469,092
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$98,043
% of College Grads
36.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,766 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.9%
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Homes for Rent
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$1,099 - $2,229 per month
- Lockwood Heights
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 756+ Sq Ft
- 800 Custer Rd
- Richardson, TX
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Parks in this Area
Cottonwood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bush Central Barkway
- Dog Park
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- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Durham Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Northrich Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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