James Williams Middle

Summary:

James Williams Middle is a public middle school located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 472 students. The school is part of the Rhinelander School District, which is ranked 297 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, James Williams Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools, typically ranking between 370-460 out of 600-640 schools. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively well, but the school struggling with its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.3% in 2018-2019 to 14.7% in 2022-2023.

When compared to the nearby middle schools of Tomahawk, Elcho, and Three Lakes Junior High, James Williams Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. For example, in 2023-2024, Three Lakes Junior High had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63-64%) and Mathematics (69-72%) compared to James Williams Middle. Despite the higher spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio, James Williams Middle is not translating these resources into improved academic outcomes, suggesting potential issues with the effectiveness of resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 915 Acacia Ln
       Rhinelander, WI  54501-2806


(715) 365-9220

District: Rhinelander School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
377th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,787 Help


Students who attend James Williams Middle usually attend:

High:    Rhinelander High

Feeder schools for James Williams Middle:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Crescent Elementary
    Northwoods Community Elementary
    Pelican Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
3.0%
American Indian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details James Williams Middle ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.54. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (89.8%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Williams Middle is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Williams Middle is $16,787.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Williams Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James Williams Middle 377th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See James Williams Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rhinelander School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhinelander School District 297th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Williams Middle

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Rank History for all students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.48 228th 324 29.6%
2005 61.45 167th 332 49.7%
2006 60.02 203rd 382 46.9%
2007 64.37 160th 366 56.3%
2008 55.78 300th 519 42.2%
2009 50.99 340th 521 34.7%
2010 41.23 424th 539 21.3%
2011 43.00 430th 549 21.7%
2012 38.87 454th 559 18.8%
2013 40.81 412th 569 27.6%
2014 46.10 381st 585 34.9%
2015 36.52 455th 612 25.7%
2016 33.82 448th 609 26.4%
2017 24.93 494th 612 19.3%
2018 37.48 410th 579 29.2%
2019 34.24 438th 594 26.3%
2021 36.92 427th 613 30.3%
2022 31.49 458th 617 25.8%
2023 45.17 371st 640 42.0%
2024 48.54 377th 641 41.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.15 234th 417 43.9%
2019 34.17 298th 414 28.0%
2021 35.43 304th 437 30.4%
2022 49.19 187th 421 55.6%
2023 41.28 250th 439 43.1%
2024 47.24 195th 425 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 372nd 489 23.9%
2019 32.97 367th 487 24.6%
2021 34.53 367th 499 26.5%
2022 26.85 417th 522 20.1%
2023 43.70 293rd 525 44.2%
2024 44.57 287th 520 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 389th 551 29.4%
2019 36.35 410th 557 26.4%
2021 41.22 381st 574 33.6%
2022 33.52 414th 576 28.1%
2023 47.75 313th 579 45.9%
2024 52.19 302nd 580 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 386th 551 29.9%
2019 34.12 413th 557 25.9%
2021 35.49 405th 572 29.2%
2022 32.21 421st 577 27.0%
2023 43.56 346th 591 41.5%
2024 46.24 355th 585 39.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.39 2nd 229 99.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.05 10th 17 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at James Williams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.87 321st 375 14.4%
2019 18.41 341st 382 10.7%
2021 23.96 328th 393 16.5%
2022 17.87 352nd 397 11.3%
2023 28.57 313th 412 24.0%
2024 27.12 316th 407 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for James Williams Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 629 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 647 n/a 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1990 627 0 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 637
1991 681 0 5 4 7 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 706 0 2 7 13 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 763 0 1 10 12 n/a n/a 0 786
1994 748 1 4 6 7 n/a n/a 0 766
1995 732 0 10 5 7 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 732 0 10 5 7 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 766 1 11 2 5 n/a n/a 0 785
1998 822 2 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 832
1999 831 1 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 792 4 3 12 8 n/a n/a 0 819
2001 771 4 6 7 16 n/a n/a 0 804
2002 710 4 4 10 13 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 710 4 4 10 13 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 716 4 6 6 12 n/a n/a 0 744
2005 616 7 6 5 13 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 573 9 10 7 14 n/a n/a 0 613
2007 577 11 6 8 10 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 518 8 7 3 10 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 504 6 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 450 6 4 2 10 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 436 7 2 9 7 1 4 0 466
2012 427 4 1 8 8 0 7 0 455
2013 424 4 1 7 7 0 11 0 454
2014 404 2 2 5 3 0 9 0 425
2015 405 5 4 6 7 0 11 0 438
2016 414 6 2 10 8 0 6 0 446
2017 443 10 2 11 15 1 1 0 483
2018 455 9 1 17 13 0 5 0 500
2019 475 11 0 17 15 0 8 0 526
2020 478 11 2 14 15 0 10 0 530
2021 468 11 3 13 12 0 9 0 516
2022 448 9 4 13 10 0 9 0 493
2023 424 8 3 14 13 0 10 0 472

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Williams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 39.0 16.2 20.5
1989 653 42.0 15.5 23
1990 637 44.0 14.4 18.5
1991 697 45.8 15.2 17.2
1992 728 44.6 16.3 22.1
1993 786 44.8 17.5 18.4
1994 766 46.0 16.7 18.1
1995 754 46.3 16.3 17.9
1996 754 46.3 16.3 17.9
1997 785 46.3 17.0 15.8
1998 832 47.1 17.7 16.8
1999 840 50.8 16.5 24.9
2000 819 46.9 17.5 25.9
2001 804 45.9 17.5 29.7
2002 741 43.8 16.9 35.8
2003 741 43.8 16.9 35.8
2004 744 48.8 15.2 35.3
2005 647 45.0 14.4 n/a
2006 613 42.4 14.5 n/a
2007 612 40.0 15.3 39.9
2008 546 38.5 14.2 41.9
2009 522 36.9 14.1 45
2010 472 35.9 13.1 42.4
2011 466 33.0 14.1 45.3
2012 455 31.1 14.6 45.5
2013 454 30.8 14.7 47.6
2014 425 32.2 13.1 44.9
2015 438 n/a n/a 50
2016 446 32.0 13.9 48.4
2017 483 33.9 14.2 44.9
2018 500 33.5 14.9 45.2
2019 526 34.5 15.2 52.3
2020 530 36.5 14.4 50.4
2021 516 37.4 13.7 53.5
2022 493 35.9 13.7 47.1
2023 472 37.7 12.5 51.5

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 James Williams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 39.0 16.2 20.5
1989 653 42.0 15.5 23
1990 637 44.0 14.4 18.5
1991 697 45.8 15.2 17.2
1992 728 44.6 16.3 22.1
1993 786 44.8 17.5 18.4
1994 766 46.0 16.7 18.1
1995 754 46.3 16.3 17.9
1996 754 46.3 16.3 17.9
1997 785 46.3 17.0 15.8
1998 832 47.1 17.7 16.8
1999 840 50.8 16.5 24.9
2000 819 46.9 17.5 25.9
2001 804 45.9 17.5 29.7
2002 741 43.8 16.9 35.8
2003 741 43.8 16.9 35.8
2004 744 48.8 15.2 35.3
2005 647 45.0 14.4 n/a
2006 613 42.4 14.5 n/a
2007 612 40.0 15.3 39.9
2008 546 38.5 14.2 41.9
2009 522 36.9 14.1 45
2010 472 35.9 13.1 42.4
2011 466 33.0 14.1 45.3
2012 455 31.1 14.6 45.5
2013 454 30.8 14.7 47.6
2014 425 32.2 13.1 44.9
2015 438 n/a n/a 50
2016 446 32.0 13.9 48.4
2017 483 33.9 14.2 44.9
2018 500 33.5 14.9 45.2
2019 526 34.5 15.2 52.3
2020 530 36.5 14.4 50.4
2021 516 37.4 13.7 53.5
2022 493 35.9 13.7 47.1
2023 472 37.7 12.5 51.5

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 James Williams Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (2.4%) $12,287 (97.6%) $12,588
2020 $268 (2.2%) $12,120 (97.8%) $12,388
2021 $530 (3.2%) $16,257 (96.8%) $16,787

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Williams Middle

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 438th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 371st of 640 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (James Williams Middle)30.531.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinelander School District)30.531.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Williams Middle)3937.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhinelander School District)3937.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James Williams Middle)31.341.3
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinelander School District)31.341
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (James Williams Middle)26.334.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhinelander School District)26.334.4
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James Williams Middle)18.329
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhinelander School District)18.328.5
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (James Williams Middle)34.223.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhinelander School District)34.223
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (James Williams Middle)47.653.1
 5.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rhinelander School District)47.653.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (James Williams Middle)51.853.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rhinelander School District)51.853.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526472
 10.3%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian1513
 13.3%
Asian03
Hispanic1714
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White475424
 10.7%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%51.5%
 0.8%


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James Williams Middle ranks 377th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended James Williams Middle.

Students at James Williams Middle are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend James Williams Middle usually go on to attend Rhinelander High


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

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