Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Williams Middle School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
58%
32%
White
22%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Middle School's ranking?
Williams Middle School is ranked #557 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Williams Middle School often compared to?
Williams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitesburg Middle School, Mountain Gap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Williams Middle School?
580 students attend Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Williams Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Middle School?
Williams Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Williams Middle School offer ?
Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Williams Middle School part of?
Williams Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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