Williams Middle

Summary:

Williams Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 411 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 1.46% White, 38.44% African American, and 59.12% Hispanic.

Despite the school's diverse population and relatively high per-student spending of $12,070, Williams Middle consistently underperforms academically compared to both the district and state averages. The school's STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test scores in reading and math are significantly lower than the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and the state of Texas, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.28% to 28.79% in reading and 9.84% to 18.46% in math, compared to 46.73% to 54.45% and 29.07% to 40.23% for the district and state, respectively. Additionally, Williams Middle has a statewide ranking between 2117 and 2225 out of 2361 middle schools, placing it in the bottom 10% of schools in Texas. The school's struggles are consistent across all student groups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Burbank Middle, which is also a public magnet school in the HISD, Williams Middle is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with Burbank Middle consistently outperforming it on STAAR tests and having a much higher statewide ranking (ranked 842 out of 2361 in 2023-2024). The high dropout rates, ranging from 0.8% to 5.9%, and the school's very high percentage of students (97.81%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, suggest that there are significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to the Williams Middle community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6100 Knox St
       Houston, TX  77091-4143


(713) 696-2600

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2225th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,070 Help


Students who attend Williams Middle usually attend:

High:    Washington B T High School

Feeder schools for Williams Middle:

Elementary:    Burrus Elementary
    Highland Hts Elementary
    Kennedy Elementary
    Osborne Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.0%
African American:
41.7%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williams Middle ranks worse than 94.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 38th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.79. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55%), African American (41.7%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Middle is 10.6, which is the 9th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Middle is $12,070, which is the 7th highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williams Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Williams Middle 2225th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Williams Middle in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williams Middle

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Rank History for all students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.43 1285th 1573 18.3%
2005 11.17 1483rd 1582 6.3%
2006 13.29 1477th 1585 6.8%
2007 13.41 1570th 1684 6.8%
2008 8.22 1665th 1718 3.1%
2009 32.53 1429th 1763 18.9%
2010 33.54 1452nd 1803 19.5%
2011 42.87 1328th 1895 29.9%
2012 23.82 1645th 1951 15.7%
2013 18.31 1752nd 1973 11.2%
2014 29.85 1521st 1987 23.5%
2015 12.90 1883rd 2043 7.8%
2016 25.17 1644th 1987 17.3%
2017 9.01 1963rd 2027 3.2%
2018 7.70 2018th 2080 3.0%
2019 8.13 2117th 2193 3.5%
2021 9.23 2187th 2252 2.9%
2022 10.86 2148th 2254 4.7%
2023 12.62 2154th 2330 7.6%
2024 11.79 2225th 2361 5.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.08 1204th 1376 12.5%
2019 19.37 1371st 1445 5.1%
2021 25.67 1370th 1592 13.9%
2022 21.06 1513th 1643 7.9%
2023 18.02 1592nd 1720 7.4%
2024 19.36 1592nd 1760 9.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.69 1401st 1597 12.3%
2019 29.74 1262nd 1626 22.4%
2021 30.34 1303rd 1712 23.9%
2022 20.70 1680th 1757 4.4%
2023 26.67 1546th 1815 14.8%
2024 45.09 974th 1881 48.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.80 1985th 2039 2.6%
2019 11.95 2011th 2073 3.0%
2021 12.52 2098th 2172 3.4%
2022 14.61 2098th 2220 5.5%
2023 17.59 2049th 2251 9.0%
2024 18.41 2032nd 2224 8.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.36 1977th 2008 1.5%
2019 7.96 2008th 2047 1.9%
2021 8.86 2116th 2151 1.6%
2022 12.57 2109th 2221 5.0%
2023 15.12 2049th 2241 8.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.06 1423rd 1430 0.5%
2019 2.99 1435th 1446 0.8%
2021 18.82 1306th 1501 13.0%
2022 8.95 1427th 1488 4.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 1880th 2008 6.4%
2019 16.63 1978th 2058 3.9%
2021 23.12 1874th 2118 11.5%
2022 23.08 1921st 2182 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.69 1984th 2030 2.3%
2019 8.60 2015th 2069 2.6%
2021 11.41 2084th 2168 3.9%
2022 10.22 2139th 2228 4.0%
2023 10.38 2139th 2245 4.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 1104th 1167 5.4%
2019 16.11 1127th 1193 5.5%
2021 17.30 1147th 1213 5.4%
2022 23.27 1080th 1251 13.7%
2023 25.22 1019th 1273 20.0%
2024 24.69 1069th 1271 15.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.53 1857th 1895 2.0%
2019 12.24 1871st 1935 3.3%
2021 12.01 1982nd 2043 3.0%
2022 12.24 2000th 2077 3.7%
2023 14.13 1982nd 2116 6.3%
2024 18.77 1912th 2108 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Williams Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 11 498 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 5 474 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 6 446 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 7 483 0 60 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 9 675 5 73 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1994 7 698 3 119 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1995 11 748 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1996 11 748 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1997 11 742 2 131 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1998 8 628 3 129 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1999 9 615 4 155 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 7 575 2 180 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 9 548 0 186 2 n/a n/a 0 745
2002 6 475 1 172 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 6 475 1 172 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 5 453 0 162 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 9 461 1 163 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 9 437 1 179 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 10 351 0 166 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 5 272 0 180 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 5 250 1 193 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 9 221 6 202 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 14 235 0 190 0 0 2 0 441
2012 9 248 0 184 0 0 2 0 443
2013 6 252 0 206 0 0 4 0 468
2014 9 268 0 207 0 0 6 0 490
2015 5 275 0 252 0 0 1 0 533
2016 9 270 1 231 0 0 3 0 514
2017 13 259 2 251 2 0 4 0 531
2018 4 246 1 247 1 0 7 0 506
2019 10 227 0 255 1 0 3 0 496
2020 6 220 1 231 2 0 1 0 461
2021 7 224 1 254 2 0 3 0 491
2022 11 180 1 232 3 0 2 0 429
2023 6 158 0 243 1 0 3 0 411
2024 10 164 0 216 0 1 2 0 393

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 546 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 32.0 16.6 n/a
1991 492 32.0 15.3 n/a
1992 551 33.0 16.6 61.7
1993 762 38.0 20.1 62.2
1994 827 41.0 20.2 65.4
1995 890 55.0 16.2 68.8
1996 890 55.0 16.2 68.8
1997 886 50.0 17.7 73.4
1998 768 46.9 16.4 78.6
1999 784 48.9 16.0 82
2000 765 40.6 18.8 76.3
2001 745 43.6 17.1 81.3
2002 654 42.5 15.4 84.1
2003 654 42.5 15.4 84.1
2004 620 38.4 16.1 85.5
2005 634 35.6 17.8 81.5
2006 626 35.6 17.6 93.8
2007 527 36.5 14.4 60.7
2008 457 36.0 12.7 64.8
2009 449 37.0 12.1 61
2010 438 39.0 11.2 59.6
2011 441 34.5 12.7 51
2012 443 30.0 14.7 39.7
2013 468 31.0 15.0 96.4
2014 490 29.0 16.8 96.1
2015 533 34.0 15.6 78.8
2016 514 35.0 14.6 86.2
2017 531 33.2 15.9 91.3
2018 506 33.6 15.0 89.1
2019 496 38.3 12.9 99
2020 461 38.4 11.9 98.7
2021 491 39.2 12.5 98.8
2022 429 30.0 14.2 97.4
2023 411 36.3 11.3 97.8
2024 393 37.0 10.6 96.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 546 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 32.0 16.6 n/a
1991 492 32.0 15.3 n/a
1992 551 33.0 16.6 61.7
1993 762 38.0 20.1 62.2
1994 827 41.0 20.2 65.4
1995 890 55.0 16.2 68.8
1996 890 55.0 16.2 68.8
1997 886 50.0 17.7 73.4
1998 768 46.9 16.4 78.6
1999 784 48.9 16.0 82
2000 765 40.6 18.8 76.3
2001 745 43.6 17.1 81.3
2002 654 42.5 15.4 84.1
2003 654 42.5 15.4 84.1
2004 620 38.4 16.1 85.5
2005 634 35.6 17.8 81.5
2006 626 35.6 17.6 93.8
2007 527 36.5 14.4 60.7
2008 457 36.0 12.7 64.8
2009 449 37.0 12.1 61
2010 438 39.0 11.2 59.6
2011 441 34.5 12.7 51
2012 443 30.0 14.7 39.7
2013 468 31.0 15.0 96.4
2014 490 29.0 16.8 96.1
2015 533 34.0 15.6 78.8
2016 514 35.0 14.6 86.2
2017 531 33.2 15.9 91.3
2018 506 33.6 15.0 89.1
2019 496 38.3 12.9 99
2020 461 38.4 11.9 98.7
2021 491 39.2 12.5 98.8
2022 429 30.0 14.2 97.4
2023 411 36.3 11.3 97.8
2024 393 37.0 10.6 96.9

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 Williams Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,563 (13.8%) $9,738 (86.2%) $11,301
2020 $1,961 (14.4%) $11,610 (85.6%) $13,571
2021 $1,265 (10.5%) $10,804 (89.5%) $12,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2117th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2154th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Williams Middle)818
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle)1516
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Williams Middle)2024
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle)176
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Williams Middle)2619
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williams Middle)2415
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Williams Middle)1133
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Williams Middle)48
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Williams Middle)8172
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496411
 17.1%
African American227158
 30.4%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic255243
 4.7%
Pacific Islander00
White106
 40%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%97.8%
 1.2%


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Students who attend Williams Middle usually go on to attend Washington B T High School

Students at Williams Middle are 55% Hispanic, 42% African American, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Williams Middle.

Williams Middle ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Texas middle schools.


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