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#903 of 1,288 schools in LA
J.h. Williams Middle School
Middle School · Vermilion Parish · Abbeville, LA
A Vermilion Parish middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1105 Prairie Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510
- Math 13% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.h. Williams Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.h. 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,881
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Time Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Vermilion Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Erath Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 525 | Compare → |
| North Vermilion Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vermilion Parish
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #20 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.h. Williams Middle School is listed in Vermilion Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.h. Williams Middle School
J.h. Williams Middle School is a public middle school in Abbeville, LA, part of Vermilion Parish, serving approximately 485 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.h. Williams Middle School
What grades does J.h. Williams Middle School serve?
J.h. Williams Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend J.h. Williams Middle School?
J.h. Williams Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.h. Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.h. Williams Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.h. Williams Middle School rank in LA?
J.h. Williams Middle School ranks #903 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.h. Williams Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.h. 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 J.h. Williams Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.h. Williams Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.h. Williams Middle School a charter school?
No, J.h. Williams Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.h. Williams Middle School a Title I school?
No, J.h. Williams Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.h. Williams Middle School?
86.4% of students at J.h. 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Vermilion Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (337) 893-3943
- Area population (ZIP 70510)
- 23,909
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70510; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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