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#1525 of 2,268 schools in GA
Willie J. Williams Middle School
Middle School · Colquitt County · Moultrie, GA
A Colquitt County middle school serving grades 6th – 7th.
950 4th St SW, Moultrie, GA 31768
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willie J. Williams Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willie J. Williams Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moultrie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,895
Median home value
$134,000
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colquitt County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willie J. Williams Middle School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willie J. Williams Middle School
Willie J. Williams Middle School is a public middle school in Moultrie, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 1,342 students in grades 6th-7th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willie J. Williams Middle School
What grades does Willie J. Williams Middle School serve?
Willie J. Williams Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Willie J. Williams Middle School?
Willie J. Williams Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willie J. Williams Middle School rank in GA?
Willie J. Williams Middle School ranks #1,525 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Willie J. Williams Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willie J. Williams Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willie J. Williams Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willie J. Williams Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willie J. Williams Middle School a charter school?
No, Willie J. Williams Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willie J. Williams Middle School a Title I school?
No, Willie J. Williams Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willie J. Williams Middle School?
87.4% of students at Willie J. Williams Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Colquitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (229) 890-6183
- Area population (ZIP 31768)
- 21,281
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31768; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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