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
14:1
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
14:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/24/2018
It was ok. I would change the activities and have more clubs and diversity. My AVID teacher was amazing she's the one that made a mark in my life that I want to follow.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/20/2025
This school has taught me so much! There were obviously some hard days, but that's life. All of the admin definitely did their jobs, kept everyone in place, safe, and handled any problem immediately. Although, most of them were intimidating to the students. I think the magnets were a great experienc...
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...
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List Price Range
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Average Home Value
$468,416
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Average Household Income
$98,043
% of College Grads
36.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,765 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.0%
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- Richardson, TX
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Richardson West Jr. High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Richardson, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 745 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Richardson West Jr. High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $468,416. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richardson High School, JJ Pearce High School, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy North Dallas, and more. Learn more about what Richardson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richardson West Jr. High School.