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#810 of 863 schools in MS
William Winans Middle School
Middle School · Wilkinson Co School Dist · Centreville, MS
A Wilkinson Co School Dist middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 610, Centreville, MS 39631
- Math 19% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Winans Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Winans 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,125
Median home value
$58,200
Median rent
$540/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wilkinson Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Winans Middle School is listed in WILKINSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Winans Middle School
William Winans Middle School is a public middle school in Centreville, MS, part of Wilkinson Co School Dist, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Winans Middle School
What grades does William Winans Middle School serve?
William Winans Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William Winans Middle School?
William Winans Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Winans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Winans Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Winans Middle School rank in MS?
William Winans Middle School ranks #810 of 863 schools in MS.
What is William Winans Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Winans Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 William Winans Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Winans Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Winans Middle School a charter school?
No, William Winans Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Winans Middle School a Title I school?
No, William Winans Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Winans Middle School?
100.0% of students at William Winans 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilkinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (601) 645-0008
- Area population (ZIP 39631)
- 4,346
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39631; 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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