Arthur Williams Middle School

Summary:

Arthur Williams Middle School is a public middle school located in Jesup, Georgia, serving 650 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Arthur Williams Middle School consistently outperforms the Wayne County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment, with an impressive 93.8% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly higher than the county (43.9%) and state (44%) averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 15.4 over the past three school years, and its spending per student has increased from $7,743 in 2016-2017 to $8,979 in 2018-2019. However, the school serves a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 72.35% to 75.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

Compared to the nearby Martha Puckett Middle School, also in the Wayne County School District, Arthur Williams Middle School generally outperforms in academic metrics. However, when compared to Long County Middle School, which is in a different district, Arthur Williams Middle School's performance is more mixed. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, Arthur Williams Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been able to excel academically, demonstrating the dedication and effectiveness of its educators.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1175 S US Highway 301
       Jesup, GA  31546


(912) 427-1025

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Arthur Williams Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wayne County High School

Feeder schools for Arthur Williams Middle School:

Elementary:    Jesup Elementary School
    Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
    Screven Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
African American:
27.4%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details Arthur Williams Middle School ranks better than 54.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Arthur Williams Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Arthur Williams Middle School 270th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Arthur Williams Middle School in the ranking list.)

Wayne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County 93rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arthur Williams Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.26 269th 420 36.0%
2007 47.93 271st 445 39.1%
2008 41.18 316th 462 31.6%
2009 32.15 369th 466 20.8%
2010 33.95 378th 494 23.5%
2011 33.84 383rd 504 24.0%
2012 33.55 393rd 508 22.6%
2013 43.61 356th 527 32.4%
2014 50.92 308th 521 40.9%
2015 53.25 222nd 537 58.7%
2016 49.93 252nd 545 53.8%
2017 38.32 336th 539 37.7%
2018 42.06 311th 543 42.7%
2019 39.62 338th 559 39.5%
2021 57.19 208th 542 61.6%
2022 56.51 214th 567 62.3%
2023 55.35 226th 577 60.8%
2024 50.47 270th 588 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arthur Williams Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 439 160 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 411 175 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 411 175 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 429 161 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 414 144 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 429 160 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 424 160 6 22 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2001 396 156 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 441 149 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2003 441 149 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2004 456 167 6 22 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2005 418 182 5 26 0 n/a n/a 14 645
2006 400 182 4 21 1 n/a n/a 16 624
2007 371 156 3 28 3 n/a n/a 11 572
2008 359 162 2 24 2 n/a n/a 13 562
2009 348 166 4 32 1 n/a n/a 10 561
2010 369 136 5 26 1 0 0 0 537
2011 382 113 4 31 0 0 12 0 542
2012 395 98 1 28 1 0 17 0 540
2013 396 122 3 40 5 0 27 0 593
2014 408 140 7 45 6 0 21 0 627
2015 410 140 8 36 5 0 25 0 624
2016 421 156 11 51 2 0 27 0 668
2017 423 156 8 41 1 0 25 0 654
2018 382 161 7 58 1 0 32 0 641
2019 389 144 6 48 2 0 32 0 621
2020 408 139 5 53 2 0 34 0 641
2021 390 151 6 43 1 0 31 0 622
2022 366 171 3 57 0 0 31 0 628
2023 364 178 6 69 1 1 31 0 650

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 Arthur Williams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 600 37.0 16.2 40
1995 596 37.0 16.1 46.3
1996 596 37.0 16.1 46.3
1997 605 39.5 15.3 55.2
1998 571 40.0 14.3 49.7
1999 611 39.8 15.4 54.8
2000 613 40.5 15.1 55
2001 586 37.9 15.5 59.4
2002 621 41.0 15.1 58.5
2003 621 41.0 15.1 58.5
2004 652 39.0 16.7 56.3
2005 645 42.0 15.4 62.4
2006 624 41.9 14.9 62.2
2007 572 41.8 13.7 62.7
2008 562 39.5 14.2 64.5
2009 561 40.0 14.0 67.3
2010 537 41.5 12.9 68.3
2011 542 39.8 13.6 65.3
2012 540 38.4 14.0 65.9
2013 593 38.3 15.4 65.9
2014 627 39.0 16.0 67.6
2015 624 40.0 15.6 68.1
2016 668 40.0 16.7 72.8
2017 654 42.8 15.2 73.1
2018 641 42.6 15.0 72.4
2019 621 43.1 14.4 70.2
2020 641 41.2 15.5 64.3
2021 622 46.1 13.4 72.3
2022 628 44.1 14.2 n/a
2023 650 42.1 15.4 75.2

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 Arthur Williams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 600 37.0 16.2 40
1995 596 37.0 16.1 46.3
1996 596 37.0 16.1 46.3
1997 605 39.5 15.3 55.2
1998 571 40.0 14.3 49.7
1999 611 39.8 15.4 54.8
2000 613 40.5 15.1 55
2001 586 37.9 15.5 59.4
2002 621 41.0 15.1 58.5
2003 621 41.0 15.1 58.5
2004 652 39.0 16.7 56.3
2005 645 42.0 15.4 62.4
2006 624 41.9 14.9 62.2
2007 572 41.8 13.7 62.7
2008 562 39.5 14.2 64.5
2009 561 40.0 14.0 67.3
2010 537 41.5 12.9 68.3
2011 542 39.8 13.6 65.3
2012 540 38.4 14.0 65.9
2013 593 38.3 15.4 65.9
2014 627 39.0 16.0 67.6
2015 624 40.0 15.6 68.1
2016 668 40.0 16.7 72.8
2017 654 42.8 15.2 73.1
2018 641 42.6 15.0 72.4
2019 621 43.1 14.4 70.2
2020 641 41.2 15.5 64.3
2021 622 46.1 13.4 72.3
2022 628 44.1 14.2 n/a
2023 650 42.1 15.4 75.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arthur Williams Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $847 (10.9%) $6,896 (89.1%) $7,743
2018 $848 (10.0%) $7,666 (90.0%) $8,515
2019 $900 (10.0%) $8,079 (90.0%) $8,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur 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 338th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 226th of 577 Middle schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Williams Middle School)47.435.1
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)40.230.1
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arthur Williams Middle School)38.737
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)32.730.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Williams Middle School)31.739.5
 7.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)30.232.4
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arthur Williams Middle School)41.845.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)36.136.6
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Williams Middle School)2038.5
 18.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)25.334.1
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arthur Williams Middle School)20.533.8
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)26.831.7
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Arthur Williams Middle School)22.927.1
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wayne County)28.423.7
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Arthur Williams Middle School)25.930.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wayne County)32.728.2
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Arthur Williams Middle School)10074.1
 25.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wayne County)35.530.1
 5.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students621650
 4.7%
African American144178
 23.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian66
Hispanic4869
 43.8%
Pacific Islander01
White389364
 6.4%
Two or More Races3231
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%75.2%
 5%


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Arthur Williams Middle School ranks 270th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 650 students attended Arthur Williams Middle School.

Students at Arthur Williams Middle School are 56% White, 27% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Arthur Williams Middle School usually go on to attend Wayne County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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