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Willie J. Williams Middle School

Summary:

Willie J. Williams Middle School is a public middle school located in Moultrie, Georgia, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 1,369 students. The school is part of the Colquitt County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's consistent underperformance compared to the state average in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across grades 6 and 7, the school's academic performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past few years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates were 31.7% for 6th grade and 27.3% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 41.6% and 39.8%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 34.1% for 6th grade and 27.1% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 34.7% and 37.6%, respectively. Additionally, Willie J. Williams Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.21% to 85.24% in the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The school's per-student spending has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $9,094 to $9,310 per student over the past few years, and the student-teacher ratio has also been relatively stable, ranging from 12.4 to 13.7 students per teacher. These factors, combined with the school's persistent academic underperformance and high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, raise questions about whether the school is allocating resources effectively to support the specific needs of its student population and address the academic performance gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 950 4th St SW
       Moultrie, GA  31768

(229) 890-6183

District: Colquitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,310 Help


Students who attend Willie J. Williams Middle School usually attend:

High:    Colquitt County High School

Feeder schools for Willie J. Williams Middle School:

Elementary:    Cox Elementary School
    Doerun Elementary School
    Funston Elementary School
    Hamilton Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,342

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.9%
Hispanic:
32.7%
African American:
26.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willie J. Williams Middle School ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Willie J. Williams Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.9%), Hispanic (32.7%), African American (26.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willie J. Williams Middle School is $9,310.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Willie J. Williams Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Willie J. Williams Middle School 348th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Willie J. Williams Middle School in the ranking list.)

Colquitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Colquitt County 113th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willie J. Williams Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.64 254th 420 39.5%
2007 46.41 283rd 445 36.4%
2008 46.13 282nd 462 39.0%
2009 47.13 289th 466 38.0%
2010 46.18 304th 494 38.5%
2013 42.51 362nd 527 31.3%
2014 39.88 375th 521 28.0%
2015 35.04 354th 537 34.1%
2016 30.95 386th 545 29.2%
2017 25.37 417th 539 22.6%
2018 30.31 395th 543 27.3%
2019 30.55 393rd 559 29.7%
2021 32.43 365th 542 32.7%
2022 26.61 415th 567 26.8%
2023 36.54 359th 577 37.8%
2024 38.97 348th 588 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Willie J. Williams Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1162 1162
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1128 1128
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1115 1115
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1224 1224
1994 879 439 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1357
1995 635 382 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
1996 635 382 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
1997 640 379 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1998 621 364 5 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
1999 621 351 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2000 593 341 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
2001 609 337 3 69 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
2002 560 352 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 980
2003 560 352 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 980
2004 517 345 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 940
2005 468 312 2 89 0 n/a n/a 8 879
2006 462 289 3 86 0 n/a n/a 16 856
2007 504 307 6 102 1 n/a n/a 13 933
2008 539 275 7 122 1 n/a n/a 17 961
2009 541 258 5 121 0 n/a n/a 18 943
2010 615 345 7 265 0 2 35 0 1269
2011 652 372 11 284 0 2 25 0 1346
2012 666 388 9 266 1 0 18 0 1348
2013 659 387 10 290 3 1 32 0 1382
2014 609 376 11 337 5 1 33 0 1372
2015 564 365 10 331 8 0 34 0 1312
2016 529 357 13 352 4 0 38 0 1293
2017 551 347 11 400 0 1 32 0 1342
2018 569 370 13 412 1 2 31 0 1398
2019 594 391 8 404 2 0 28 0 1427
2020 590 402 8 427 1 0 30 0 1458
2021 581 390 17 426 0 0 33 0 1447
2022 518 390 18 446 0 0 37 0 1409
2023 490 365 19 448 2 0 45 0 1369
2024 482 353 15 439 2 0 51 0 1342

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 Willie J. Williams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1162 63.0 18.4 32.2
1991 1128 60.0 18.8 31.8
1992 1115 61.0 18.2 33.9
1993 1224 56.0 21.9 37.1
1994 1357 69.3 19.6 39.2
1995 1048 63.0 16.6 40.5
1996 1048 63.0 16.6 40.5
1997 1062 66.1 16.1 52.1
1998 1033 66.2 15.6 53.3
1999 1023 65.9 15.5 57.2
2000 1004 67.0 15.0 61.7
2001 1018 66.8 15.2 60.6
2002 980 70.8 13.8 60.4
2003 980 70.8 13.8 60.4
2004 940 69.0 13.6 66
2005 879 64.5 13.6 68.5
2006 856 64.0 13.4 68.3
2007 933 78.4 11.9 67.9
2008 961 80.2 12.0 63.9
2009 943 78.7 12.0 65.5
2010 1269 103.1 12.3 69.9
2011 1346 102.9 13.0 71.6
2012 1348 105.6 12.7 70.8
2013 1382 105.4 13.1 73.7
2014 1372 105.5 13.0 95.7
2015 1312 97.0 13.5 95
2016 1293 103.0 12.5 95
2017 1342 96.7 13.8 95
2018 1398 96.7 14.4 95
2019 1427 94.7 15.0 95
2020 1458 97.5 14.9 85.2
2021 1447 111.7 12.9 85.2
2022 1409 102.7 13.7 n/a
2023 1369 109.7 12.4 85.2
2024 1342 99.8 13.4 87.4

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 Willie J. Williams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1162 63.0 18.4 32.2
1991 1128 60.0 18.8 31.8
1992 1115 61.0 18.2 33.9
1993 1224 56.0 21.9 37.1
1994 1357 69.3 19.6 39.2
1995 1048 63.0 16.6 40.5
1996 1048 63.0 16.6 40.5
1997 1062 66.1 16.1 52.1
1998 1033 66.2 15.6 53.3
1999 1023 65.9 15.5 57.2
2000 1004 67.0 15.0 61.7
2001 1018 66.8 15.2 60.6
2002 980 70.8 13.8 60.4
2003 980 70.8 13.8 60.4
2004 940 69.0 13.6 66
2005 879 64.5 13.6 68.5
2006 856 64.0 13.4 68.3
2007 933 78.4 11.9 67.9
2008 961 80.2 12.0 63.9
2009 943 78.7 12.0 65.5
2010 1269 103.1 12.3 69.9
2011 1346 102.9 13.0 71.6
2012 1348 105.6 12.7 70.8
2013 1382 105.4 13.1 73.7
2014 1372 105.5 13.0 95.7
2015 1312 97.0 13.5 95
2016 1293 103.0 12.5 95
2017 1342 96.7 13.8 95
2018 1398 96.7 14.4 95
2019 1427 94.7 15.0 95
2020 1458 97.5 14.9 85.2
2021 1447 111.7 12.9 85.2
2022 1409 102.7 13.7 n/a
2023 1369 109.7 12.4 85.2
2024 1342 99.8 13.4 87.4

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 Willie J. Williams Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $797 (8.6%) $8,449 (91.4%) $9,246
2018 $595 (6.5%) $8,499 (93.5%) $9,094
2019 $580 (6.2%) $8,729 (93.8%) $9,310

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willie J. Williams Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 393rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 577 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willie J. Williams Middle School)30.926.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)30.926.8
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Willie J. Williams Middle School)27.324.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)27.324.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willie J. Williams Middle School)27.829.6
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)27.829.6
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willie J. Williams Middle School)31.126.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)31.126.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students14271369
 4.1%
African American391365
 6.6%
American Indian22
Asian819
 137.5%
Hispanic404448
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White594490
 17.5%
Two or More Races2845
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%85.2%
 9.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,342 students attended Willie J. Williams Middle School.

Willie J. Williams Middle School ranks 348th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Willie J. Williams Middle School are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 26% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Willie J. Williams Middle School usually go on to attend Colquitt County High School


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