Williams Middle Prep Academy (Closed 2014)
Williams Middle Prep Academy served 123 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 123 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 30-34% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 99% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 42% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Williams Middle Prep Academy is Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ward J Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 316 students10
0.1 miles
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444 0.1 9-12 316 - Chicago Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 151 students10
0.2 miles
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010 0.2 10-12 151 - Chicago Graham R Training Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 117 students10
0.4 miles
2347 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9257 0.4 9-12 117 - Chicago Ward J Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 587 students10
0.4 miles
2701 S Shields Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9050 0.4 PK-8 587 - Chicago Haines Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 58%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 687 students10
0.5 miles
247 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9200 0.5 PK-8 687
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