Williams Middle Magnet School
Tel:
(813)744-8600
- Williams Middle Magnet School serves 868 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Williams Middle Magnet School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
- Williams Middle Magnet School operates within the Hillsborough School District.
Top Placements (Florida)
Williams Middle Magnet School is Listed among the top public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Williams Middle Magnet School's student population of 868 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 868 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Williams Middle Magnet School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williams Middle Magnet School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 54% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 52% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 28% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 32% |
| Black | 29% | 23% |
| White | 22% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Williams Middle Magnet School is Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Hillsborough School District's student population of 211,933 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,407 in this district is less than the state average of $12,987. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,791 is less than the state average of $13,734. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 306 | 22 |
| Number of Students Managed | 211,933 | 10,175 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 54% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 52% |
| District Total Revenue | $1,886 MM | $132 MM |
| District Spending | $1,963 MM | $140 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,407 | $12,987 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,791 | $13,734 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williams Middle Magnet School is Pepin Academies (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pepin Academies (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa James Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 645 students
0.2 miles
4302 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813)740-4800 0.2 PK-5 645 - Tampa Pepin Academies Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: 2-12 | 694 students
0.6 miles
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813)236-1755 0.6 2-12 694 - Tampa Potter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
1.1 miles
3224 E Cayuga St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813)276-5564 1.1 PK-5 656 - Tampa Sheehy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
1.1 miles
6402 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813)233-3800 1.1 PK-5 459
School Reviews
| 5 6/20/2014 this is a wonderful school and i recommend for 5th graders to go to this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - steve |
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