Arthur Williams Middle School
Tel:
(912)427-1025
- Arthur Williams Middle School serves 654 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Arthur Williams Middle School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arthur Williams Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arthur Williams Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #919 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 24% | 37% |
| White | 65% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arthur Williams Middle School is Wayne County High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Martha Puckett Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jesup Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jesup Jesup Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 781 students
1.2 miles
1155 U.s. Hwy 301 South
Jesup, GA 31546
(912)427-1033 1.2 PK-5 781 - Jesup Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
2.3 miles
710 W Pine St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1044 2.3 PK-5 550 - Jesup Bacon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
2.9 miles
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1077 2.9 PK-5 796 - Jesup Martha Puckett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 592 students
3.3 miles
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1061 3.3 6-8 592 - Jesup Wayne County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1511 students
3.4 miles
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912)427-1088 3.4 9-12 1511
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