Williams Intermediate
Williams Intermediate serves 752 students in grades 6-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Williams Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Williams Intermediate's student population of 752 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 752 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Williams Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Williams Intermediate is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1130 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 11% |
| Black | 19% | 6% |
| White | 50% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davenport Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Williams Intermediate is Mid City High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Frank L Smart Intermediate (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Davenport Adams Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 555 students10
0.0 miles
3029 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6100 0 K-5 555 - Davenport Mid City High School Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 250 students10
0.9 miles
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600 0.9 9-12 250 - Davenport Children's Village West Grades: PK | 179 students
1.3 miles
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800 1.3 PK 179 - Davenport Wilson Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 477 students10
1.4 miles
2002 N Clark St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6950 1.4 K-5 477 - Davenport Jefferson Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 37%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 450 students10
1.5 miles
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700 1.5 PK-5 450
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