Serving 445 students in grades 4-6, M.d. Williams Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
M.d. Williams Intermediate School's student population of 445 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
M.d. Williams Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M.d. Williams Intermediate School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
14%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M.d. Williams Intermediate School's ranking?
M.d. Williams Intermediate School is ranked #672 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are M.d. Williams Intermediate School often compared to?
M.d. Williams Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maynard Elementary School, Alma Spikes Elementary School 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 38% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend M.d. Williams Intermediate School?
445 students attend M.d. Williams Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of M.d. Williams Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.d. Williams Intermediate School?
M.d. Williams Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does M.d. Williams Intermediate School offer ?
M.d. Williams Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is M.d. Williams Intermediate School part of?
M.d. Williams Intermediate School is part of Pocahontas School District.
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