Williamston Middle School

Summary:

Williamston Middle School is a public middle school serving 405 students in grades 6-8 in Williamston, Michigan, which is part of the highly-ranked Williamston Community Schools district.

Williamston Middle School consistently outperforms the state averages on standardized assessments, with 59.8% of 6th graders and 58% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. In math, 52.4% of 6th graders and 55.4% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31% and 32.1%. The school has been ranked among the top 10-15% of middle schools in Michigan in recent years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 52nd out of 897 middle schools in the state in 2023-2024. Williamston Middle School has also demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 36th out of 786 Michigan middle schools for male students and 47th out of 701 for White students.

While Williamston Middle School has generally low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state, the rate has increased from 7.8% in 2017-2018 to 14.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may want to monitor and address. The school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 22.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding districts like Okemos Public Schools (19.2%) and Haslett Public Schools (29.48%), but lower than some other nearby districts like Webberville Community Schools (54.88%). Overall, Williamston Middle School is a standout institution in the region, consistently delivering excellent educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3845 Vanneter Rd
       Williamston, MI  48895-1076


(517) 655-4668

District: Williamston Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,021 Help


Students who attend Williamston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Williamston High School

Feeder schools for Williamston Middle School:

Elementary:    Williamston Discovery Elementary School
    Williamston Explorer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williamston Middle School ranks better than 94.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamston Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamston Middle School is $14,021.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamston Middle School 52nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Williamston Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Williamston Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamston Community Schools 37th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williamston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.72 100th 806 87.6%
2007 77.97 156th 823 81.0%
2008 77.90 146th 839 82.6%
2009 78.28 138th 847 83.7%
2010 79.74 119th 851 86.0%
2011 80.92 103rd 858 88.0%
2012 81.28 131st 900 85.4%
2013 78.62 146th 919 84.1%
2014 86.16 83rd 921 91.0%
2015 88.62 63rd 919 93.1%
2016 91.58 55th 894 93.8%
2017 90.63 58th 821 92.9%
2018 89.75 73rd 838 91.3%
2019 92.91 47th 792 94.1%
2021 80.40 91st 675 86.5%
2022 83.75 91st 776 88.3%
2023 91.80 60th 883 93.2%
2024 92.87 52nd 897 94.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 77th 377 79.6%
2023 85.11 12th 199 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.97 73rd 815 91.0%
2019 88.60 30th 672 95.5%
2022 72.80 109th 691 84.2%
2023 83.33 65th 825 92.1%
2024 84.64 63rd 836 92.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.26 53rd 794 93.3%
2019 93.56 26th 658 96.0%
2021 65.60 126th 521 75.8%
2022 72.26 127th 657 80.7%
2023 87.51 66th 770 91.4%
2024 88.31 69th 771 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.92 101st 797 87.3%
2019 88.26 64th 639 90.0%
2021 81.08 69th 540 87.2%
2022 86.24 71st 658 89.2%
2023 91.56 50th 776 93.6%
2024 92.92 36th 786 95.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.28 40th 257 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Williamston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.03 76th 678 88.8%
2019 91.47 43rd 624 93.1%
2021 81.12 81st 577 86.0%
2022 79.88 99th 638 84.5%
2023 89.04 57th 688 91.7%
2024 90.08 47th 701 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Williamston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 493 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a -2 496
1989 451 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 458 3 2 6 3 n/a n/a -3 469
1991 334 3 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 365 3 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1993 368 2 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 377 3 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 415 5 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 415 5 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 395 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1998 416 2 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 438 2 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 469 4 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 452 2 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 473 8 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 473 8 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 504 8 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 528
2005 497 3 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 484 4 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 443 6 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 429 10 8 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 457
2009 424 10 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 423 13 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2011 438 11 8 15 2 0 3 0 477
2012 436 12 10 16 1 1 2 0 478
2013 416 6 6 13 2 2 0 0 445
2014 389 5 7 9 3 2 3 0 418
2015 389 8 8 13 2 1 3 0 424
2016 389 10 8 17 3 0 6 0 433
2017 370 8 5 22 1 0 12 0 418
2018 373 3 4 17 1 0 16 0 414
2019 357 2 8 18 2 0 14 0 401
2020 359 1 6 19 2 0 20 0 407
2021 351 2 2 20 4 1 18 0 398
2022 378 4 2 27 1 0 19 0 431
2023 359 4 1 24 1 0 16 0 405

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 Williamston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 n/a n/a n/a
1989 461 n/a n/a 2.6
1990 469 30.0 15.6 3.4
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 381 n/a n/a 5
1993 381 n/a 0.0 5
1994 399 17.8 22.4 7
1995 429 22.9 18.7 4.9
1996 429 22.9 18.7 4.9
1997 407 28.0 14.5 6.6
1998 433 28.0 15.5 4.6
1999 457 29.0 15.8 6.1
2000 495 33.6 14.7 7.7
2001 467 33.4 14.0 9.6
2002 493 33.9 14.5 9.7
2003 493 33.9 14.5 9.7
2004 528 35.4 14.9 15.2
2005 521 27.6 18.9 13.4
2006 508 29.3 17.3 13.4
2007 462 30.7 15.0 11
2008 457 31.7 14.4 14.2
2009 450 31.5 14.3 14.4
2010 456 30.8 14.7 17.3
2011 477 30.9 15.4 18.9
2012 478 25.4 18.7 21.5
2013 445 27.9 15.9 23.1
2014 418 25.8 16.2 17.7
2015 424 24.0 17.6 20.3
2016 433 23.0 18.8 19.4
2017 418 21.8 19.1 16.7
2018 414 22.4 18.4 19.8
2019 401 20.2 19.8 20.4
2020 407 21.8 18.6 20.4
2021 398 21.8 18.2 19.6
2022 431 22.3 19.3 23.4
2023 405 23.1 17.4 23

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 Williamston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 n/a n/a n/a
1989 461 n/a n/a 2.6
1990 469 30.0 15.6 3.4
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 381 n/a n/a 5
1993 381 n/a 0.0 5
1994 399 17.8 22.4 7
1995 429 22.9 18.7 4.9
1996 429 22.9 18.7 4.9
1997 407 28.0 14.5 6.6
1998 433 28.0 15.5 4.6
1999 457 29.0 15.8 6.1
2000 495 33.6 14.7 7.7
2001 467 33.4 14.0 9.6
2002 493 33.9 14.5 9.7
2003 493 33.9 14.5 9.7
2004 528 35.4 14.9 15.2
2005 521 27.6 18.9 13.4
2006 508 29.3 17.3 13.4
2007 462 30.7 15.0 11
2008 457 31.7 14.4 14.2
2009 450 31.5 14.3 14.4
2010 456 30.8 14.7 17.3
2011 477 30.9 15.4 18.9
2012 478 25.4 18.7 21.5
2013 445 27.9 15.9 23.1
2014 418 25.8 16.2 17.7
2015 424 24.0 17.6 20.3
2016 433 23.0 18.8 19.4
2017 418 21.8 19.1 16.7
2018 414 22.4 18.4 19.8
2019 401 20.2 19.8 20.4
2020 407 21.8 18.6 20.4
2021 398 21.8 18.2 19.6
2022 431 22.3 19.3 23.4
2023 405 23.1 17.4 23

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 Williamston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $177 (1.8%) $9,677 (98.2%) $9,854
2020 $216 (2.3%) $9,129 (97.7%) $9,344
2021 $644 (6.2%) $9,689 (93.8%) $10,332
2022 $463 (4.4%) $10,070 (95.6%) $10,533
2023 $951 (6.8%) $13,069 (93.2%) $14,021

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamston 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 47th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 883 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Middle School)62.558.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Community Schools)62.558.3
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Williamston Middle School)55.549.2
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Williamston Community Schools)55.549.2
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Middle School)74.556.6
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Community Schools)74.556.6
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Williamston Middle School)66.952.9
 14%
   7th Grade Math (Williamston Community Schools)66.952.9
 14%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Williamston Middle School)44.851.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Williamston Community Schools)44.851.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Middle School)84.381.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamston Community Schools)84.381.3
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williamston Middle School)73.966.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Williamston Community Schools)73.966.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401405
 1%
African American24
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic1824
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White357359
 0.6%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.4%23%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williamston Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Williamston Middle School.

Students who attend Williamston Middle School usually go on to attend Williamston High School

Students at Williamston Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Williamston Middle School ranks in the top 5.8% of Michigan middle schools.


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

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