Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, J.h. Williams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.h. Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J.h. Williams Middle School's student population of 485 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
J.h. Williams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.h. Williams Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
55%
41%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.h. Williams Middle School's ranking?
J.h. Williams Middle School is ranked #927 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J.h. Williams Middle School often compared to?
J.h. Williams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Vermilion Middle School, Rene A. Rost Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.h. Williams Middle School?
485 students attend J.h. Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of J.h. Williams Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.h. Williams Middle School?
J.h. Williams Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.h. Williams Middle School offer ?
J.h. Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.h. Williams Middle School part of?
J.h. Williams Middle School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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