Williams Middle Magnet School

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Williams Middle Magnet School ranks 120 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williams Middle Magnet School is a high-performing public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 835 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state, Williams Middle Magnet School stands out as a top-tier institution with exceptional academic achievements and a diverse student population.

The school's academic prowess is evident in its consistently high rankings, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 120th out of 1,196 schools in Florida for the 2023-2024 school year. Williams Middle Magnet School's proficiency rates in state assessments, such as EOC/Algebra 1 (95% proficient), far exceed the district and state averages. Additionally, the school boasts low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.4% to 14.7%, which are significantly lower than nearby schools like Greco Middle Magnet School (57.6%) and Dowdell Middle Magnet School (46.7%).

Another notable aspect of Williams Middle Magnet School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to many of the surrounding schools. While some nearby schools have higher concentrations of specific racial groups, Williams Middle Magnet School's student body is composed of 16.77% White, 32.93% African American, 15.93% Hispanic, 27.78% Asian, and other minority groups. This diversity, combined with the school's higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and positive learning environment.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 744-8600

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,751

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 835

Racial breakdown:

African American:

32.9%

Asian:

27.8%

White:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williams Middle Magnet School ranks better than 90% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Williams Middle Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.9%), Asian (27.8%), White (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Middle Magnet School is 20.3. 23 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Williams Middle Magnet School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Middle Magnet School is $8,751. 25 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Williams Middle Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Williams Middle Magnet School 120^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Williams Middle Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williams Middle Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	94.04	21^st	593	96.5%
2005	91.38	35^th	602	94.2%
2006	90.46	45^th	675	93.3%
2007	89.94	54^th	736	92.7%
2008	89.82	51^st	740	93.1%
2009	91.34	39^th	780	95.0%
2010	92.54	31^st	839	96.3%
2011	91.23	40^th	891	95.5%
2012	94.65	23^rd	897	97.4%
2013	94.37	25^th	956	97.4%
2014	95.25	22^nd	999	97.8%
2016	82.85	146^th	997	85.4%
2017	89.19	95^th	1031	90.8%
2018	91.22	70^th	1035	93.2%
2019	91.80	58^th	1099	94.7%
2021	91.49	68^th	1136	94.0%
2022	90.32	74^th	1148	93.6%
2023	90.75	76^th	1177	93.5%
2024	87.27	120^th	1196	90.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Williams Middle Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	469	185	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1989	457	163	10	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	658
1990	455	163	5	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	645
1991	404	234	9	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	686
1992	463	183	4	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
1993	407	200	8	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
1994	436	211	8	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
1995	383	222	9	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1996	383	222	9	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1997	346	457	10	145	2	n/a	n/a	0	960
1998	297	459	14	141	3	n/a	n/a	0	914
1999	295	462	9	144	1	n/a	n/a	0	911
2000	281	468	11	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	921
2001	260	403	11	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	835
2002	199	419	16	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	791
2003	199	419	16	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	791
2004	322	254	82	142	3	n/a	n/a	0	803
2005	336	307	81	137	4	n/a	n/a	0	865
2006	341	289	96	170	5	n/a	n/a	0	901
2007	333	264	112	166	4	n/a	n/a	65	944
2008	307	239	141	168	5	n/a	n/a	64	924
2009	282	240	160	151	2	n/a	n/a	61	896
2010	235	229	166	126	10	n/a	n/a	50	816
2011	215	238	131	168	13	1	40	0	806
2012	207	262	132	157	9	0	39	0	806
2013	195	232	143	149	4	0	34	0	757
2014	182	234	191	151	2	1	37	0	798
2015	189	257	220	144	2	1	43	0	856
2016	184	248	239	151	2	1	43	0	868
2017	182	247	228	140	1	0	47	0	845
2018	159	248	232	151	0	1	52	0	843
2019	164	253	194	160	0	1	59	0	831
2020	154	280	172	174	3	3	49	0	835
2021	183	264	198	147	4	3	48	0	847
2022	152	260	235	125	4	3	46	0	825
2023	140	275	232	133	5	3	47	0	835

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williams Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	656	35.0	18.7	31.7
1989	658	33.0	19.9	42.4
1990	645	36.0	17.9	45.6
1991	686	40.0	17.1	36.2
1992	690	40.0	17.2	34.3
1993	664	34.0	19.5	41
1994	699	32.0	21.8	40.6
1995	667	37.0	18.0	47.4
1996	667	37.0	18.0	47.4
1997	960	54.0	17.8	66.9
1998	914	63.0	14.5	71.6
1999	911	62.0	14.7	79.1
2000	921	64.0	14.4	79.3
2001	835	55.0	15.2	81
2002	791	52.0	15.2	81.7
2003	791	52.0	15.2	81.7
2004	803	62.0	13.0	46
2005	865	62.0	14.0	43.6
2006	901	58.0	15.5	40.1
2007	944	42.0	22.5	39.9
2008	924	56.0	16.5	37.9
2009	896	57.4	16.4	43.4
2010	816	54.5	14.9	46.1
2011	806	53.0	15.2	44.8
2012	806	49.0	16.4	43.3
2013	757	46.0	16.4	41.2
2014	798	48.0	16.6	37.8
2015	856	46.0	18.6	39.7
2016	868	49.0	17.7	34.9
2017	845	51.0	16.5	41.5
2018	843	54.0	15.6	43.5
2019	831	45.0	18.4	45.4
2020	835	47.5	17.5	50.1
2021	847	46.0	18.4	48.1
2022	825	44.5	18.5	43.5
2023	835	41.0	20.3	45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williams Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	656	35.0	18.7	31.7
1989	658	33.0	19.9	42.4
1990	645	36.0	17.9	45.6
1991	686	40.0	17.1	36.2
1992	690	40.0	17.2	34.3
1993	664	34.0	19.5	41
1994	699	32.0	21.8	40.6
1995	667	37.0	18.0	47.4
1996	667	37.0	18.0	47.4
1997	960	54.0	17.8	66.9
1998	914	63.0	14.5	71.6
1999	911	62.0	14.7	79.1
2000	921	64.0	14.4	79.3
2001	835	55.0	15.2	81
2002	791	52.0	15.2	81.7
2003	791	52.0	15.2	81.7
2004	803	62.0	13.0	46
2005	865	62.0	14.0	43.6
2006	901	58.0	15.5	40.1
2007	944	42.0	22.5	39.9
2008	924	56.0	16.5	37.9
2009	896	57.4	16.4	43.4
2010	816	54.5	14.9	46.1
2011	806	53.0	15.2	44.8
2012	806	49.0	16.4	43.3
2013	757	46.0	16.4	41.2
2014	798	48.0	16.6	37.8
2015	856	46.0	18.6	39.7
2016	868	49.0	17.7	34.9
2017	845	51.0	16.5	41.5
2018	843	54.0	15.6	43.5
2019	831	45.0	18.4	45.4
2020	835	47.5	17.5	50.1
2021	847	46.0	18.4	48.1
2022	825	44.5	18.5	43.5
2023	835	41.0	20.3	45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williams Middle Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$327 (4.5%)	$6,978 (95.5%)	$7,305
2019	$302 (4.0%)	$7,241 (96.0%)	$7,544
2020	$422 (5.2%)	$7,742 (94.8%)	$8,164
2021	$932 (11.9%)	$6,913 (88.1%)	$7,845
2022	$976 (12.2%)	$7,022 (87.8%)	$7,998
2023	$1,336 (15.3%)	$7,415 (84.7%)	$8,751

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Middle Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 76^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Middle Magnet School)	80	82	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle Magnet School)	83	70	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Middle Magnet School)	88	82	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle Magnet School)	91	28	63%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Middle Magnet School)	82	76	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle Magnet School)	44	80	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Williams Middle Magnet School)	80	74	6%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Williams Middle Magnet School)	94	91	3%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Williams Middle Magnet School)	95	98	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Williams Middle Magnet School)	98	100	2%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	831	835	0.5%
African American	253	275	8.7%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	194	232	19.6%
Hispanic	160	133	16.9%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	164	140	14.6%
Two or More Races	59	47	20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	45%	0.3%

Schools Near Williams Middle Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Williams Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5020 N 47th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 744-8600	835	41	20.3	45.0%	140 (16.8%)	275 (32.9%)	133 (15.9%)	232 (27.8%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.6%)	87.3	120^th of 1196 public middle schools	90.0%		90.7	76^th of 1177 public middle schools	93.5%	44	75.0	78.0	79.0	77.0	23.0	82.0	82.0	95.0	100.0	87.0	$8,751	$1,336	$7,415
Franklin Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3915 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8108	325	20	16.2	58.8%	62 (19.1%)	138 (42.5%)	97 (29.8%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	30.8	856^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.4%		45	636^th of 1177 public middle schools	46.0%	220	46.0	34.0	53.0	38.0	11.0	31.0	39.0	94.0	100.0	71.0	$13,942	$2,916	$11,026
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	431	26	16.5	66.1%	73 (16.9%)	170 (39.4%)	152 (35.3%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	58.2	469^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.8%		64.9	382^nd of 1177 public middle schools	67.5%	87	52.0	52.0	54.0	62.0	50.0	77.0	40.0	100.0		75.0	$10,997	$2,258	$8,740
Young Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1807 E Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5739	443	25	17.7	82.2%	14 (3.2%)	335 (75.6%)	75 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	26.1	914^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.6%		24.8	911^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.6%	3	40.0	25.0	36.0	48.0	27.0	50.0	20.0	77.0		37.0	$11,798	$2,049	$9,749
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	606	33	18.6	84.0%	48 (7.9%)	368 (60.7%)	166 (27.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	23.8	946^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.9%		16	1030^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.5%	84	41.0	35.0	31.0	45.0	22.0	39.0	24.0	90.0		56.0	$10,305	$2,592	$7,712
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 N 16th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5717	498	25	19.9	68.3%	72 (14.5%)	251 (50.4%)	156 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	41.1	710^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.6%		38.8	715^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.3%	5	59.0	46.0	40.0	50.0	32.0	49.0	34.0	72.0		57.0	$9,534	$2,375	$7,158
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5230	600	33	18.1	72.0%	46 (7.7%)	106 (17.7%)	423 (70.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	20.9	989^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.3%		26.2	892^nd of 1177 public middle schools	24.2%	97	35.0	22.0	28.0	45.0	33.0	42.0	23.0	73.0		35.0	$11,298	$3,037	$8,261
Dowdell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1208 Wishing Well Way	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8322	526	27	19.8	76.4%	75 (14.3%)	133 (25.3%)	297 (56.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	20	998^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.6%		19.4	990^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.9%	8	38.0	29.0	34.0	33.0	15.0	40.0	23.0	90.0		50.0	$9,429	$1,850	$7,578
Stewart Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1125 W Spruce St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5691	800	39	20.7	64.9%	105 (13.1%)	327 (40.9%)	312 (39.0%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	44.1	674^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.6%		46.8	608^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.3%	66	52.0	49.0	42.0	31.0	21.0	63.0	45.0	80.0	84.0	66.0	$9,527	$2,179	$7,348
Greco Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6925 E Fowler Ave	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 987-6926	700	39	18.1	77.0%	84 (12.0%)	369 (52.7%)	193 (27.6%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.1%)	8.9	1115^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.8%		10.1	1082^nd of 1177 public middle schools	8.1%	33	27.0	16.0	20.0	20.0	13.0	27.0	17.0	92.0		34.0	$11,537	$3,443	$8,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Middle Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Williams Middle Magnet School?

Students at Williams Middle Magnet School are 33% African American, 28% Asian, 17% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Williams Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Williams Middle Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 835 students attended Williams Middle Magnet School.

Is Williams Middle Magnet School a good school?

Williams Middle Magnet School ranks 120^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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