Williams Middle Prep Academy (Closed 2014)

Williams Middle Prep Academy serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
35-39%
58%
(12-13)
30-34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
99%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Williams Middle Prep Academy?
123 students attend Williams Middle Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Williams Middle Prep Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Middle Prep Academy?
Williams Middle Prep Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams Middle Prep Academy offer ?
Williams Middle Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Williams Middle Prep Academy part of?
Williams Middle Prep Academy is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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