Williams Intermediate School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Williams Intermediate School or West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 801 students in grades 3-5, Williams Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 557 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
801 students
557 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1511 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
268
-
Grade 4 Students
270
-
Grade 5 Students
263
-
Grade 6 Students
-
180
Grade 7 Students
-
194
Grade 8 Students
-
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
9%
56%
% White
76%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
