Serving 786 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J W Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J W Williams Middle School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J W Williams Middle School's ranking?
J W Williams Middle School is ranked #729 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are J W Williams Middle School often compared to?
J W Williams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herman E Utley Middle School, Maurine Cain Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
786 students attend J W Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J W Williams Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Williams Middle School?
J W Williams Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?
J W Williams Middle School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.
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