Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, William Winans Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
William Winans Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Winans Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
William Winans Middle School is ranked #778 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend William Winans Middle School?
185 students attend William Winans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of William Winans Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Winans Middle School?
William Winans Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Winans Middle School offer ?
William Winans Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Winans Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
