Serving 828 students in grades 7-8, J W Williams Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
J W Williams Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J W Williams Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J W Williams Middle School?
828 students attend J W Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of J W Williams Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Williams Middle School?
J W Williams Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J W Williams Middle School offer ?
J W Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is J W Williams Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
