Williams Intermediate serves 465 students in grades 7-8.
Williams Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Williams Intermediate's student population of 465 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Williams Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Williams Intermediate is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
19%
12%

Black
22%
7%

White
46%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Intermediate's ranking?
Williams Intermediate is ranked #1189 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Williams Intermediate often compared to?
Williams Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Intermediate, Sudlow Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Williams Intermediate?
465 students attend Williams Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Williams Intermediate students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Intermediate?
Williams Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Intermediate offer ?
Williams Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Intermediate part of?
Williams Intermediate is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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