Serving 372 students in grades 7-8, Williams Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Williams Intermediate's student population of 372 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Williams Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Intermediate is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
22%
7%
White
45%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Intermediate's ranking?
Williams Intermediate is ranked #1183 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Williams Intermediate often compared to?
Williams Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Sudlow Intermediate, Wood Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Williams Intermediate?
372 students attend Williams Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Williams Intermediate students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Intermediate?
Williams Intermediate has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Intermediate offer ?
Williams Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williams Intermediate part of?
Williams Intermediate is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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