J.H. Williams Middle School
Abbeville, LA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
J.H. Williams Middle School is a middle school located in Abbeville, Louisiana. The school serves 528 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), J.H. Williams Middle School performs below the state average for Louisiana. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
J.H. Williams Middle School has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
J.H. Williams Middle School has 528 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
Yes, J.H. Williams Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +27, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
J.H. Williams Middle School is part of the Vermilion Parish in Abbeville, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.